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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the Confucian principals taught to Zhu's sons?
(a) Through horror stories.
(b) Though religious books.
(c) Through stories of war.
(d) Through stories of sacrifice and loyalty.

2. Why did the northern and eastern Mongols accept to make peace with Zhu Di?
(a) They feared his army.
(b) They needed supplies to survive.
(c) They saw the profit in it.
(d) They could not pass the great wall.

3. Why did the ships built for the south seas sport a pointed hull?
(a) To increase speed.
(b) To ram other ships.
(c) To allow them to travel through rough waters.
(d) To board other ships.

4. How did the leader of the Timur die?
(a) Killed by an archer.
(b) Natural causes.
(c) Poisoned by a snake.
(d) Killed by his wife.

5. What did Zhu Yuanzhang become after the victory over the Mongols?
(a) Second emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
(b) Head of the Chinese army.
(c) Head of the eunuchs of the Emperor.
(d) First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who controlled the trade in the Indian Ocean in the 12th century?

3. What Tibetan leader did Zhu Di have a good relationship with?

4. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to determine their latitude?

5. How did Confucius refer to China?

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