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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet" say were used in command position?
(a) Eunuchs.
(b) Women.
(c) Japanese.
(d) Persians.

2. What was Malacca's survival dependent on?
(a) A strong army.
(b) A strong navy.
(c) Aggressive trade policies.
(d) Being allied with China.

3. Whom was Zhu Di the son of?
(a) A Persian prisoner.
(b) Zhu Yuanzhang.
(c) A Mongol.
(d) A consort.

4. What did the treasure fleet use to determine its direction?
(a) The wind direction.
(b) The moon.
(c) A water compass.
(d) The sun.

5. Why did the treasure fleet enter into conflict with Alakeswara?
(a) He kicked them out because he was offended.
(b) He refused to speak with them.
(c) He refused to let the tri lingual tablet be erected.
(d) He refused to allow them on the island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of trade developed in the 7th and 8th Century?

2. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?

3. Who forced Parameswara to exile himself to Malacca?

4. What ship building tool did the Chinese develop in the 10th century?

5. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?

(see the answer key)

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