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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. Why was Parameswara having problems when the treasure fleet came to his kingdom?
(a) His army was rebelling.
(b) His fleet lost a major battle against pirates.
(c) His army suffered from malaria.
(d) He challenged Siamese authority.

2. How did Confucius refer to China?
(a) The Middle Kingdom.
(b) The Rising Sun Empire.
(c) The Never Ending Kingdom.
(d) The Greatest Empire.

3. What did the Chinese use to trade for sapphires and rubies?
(a) Wood carvings.
(b) Porcelain and silk.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Technology.

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

5. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?
(a) 200 years.
(b) 500 years.
(c) 300 years.
(d) 700 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?

2. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?

3. What were Japan's envoys in charge of doing, according to "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne"?

4. What country did the Mongols invade in 1274?

5. Whom did Zhu Yunwen allow to return to Zhu Di?

(see the answer key)

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