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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 did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?
(a) The cattle died of poisoning.
(b) The Yangzi River was iced over.
(c) The Mongols invaded.
(d) The Yellow River overflowed.

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

3. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?
(a) Goa Zong.
(b) Ayak do.
(c) Zhu Wen.
(d) Goa Wen.

4. What was Zhu Di satisfied with, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?
(a) The number of ships he had.
(b) The new canons China developed.
(c) The four corners of the sea were quiet.
(d) The plans for the Forbidden City.

5. What did the Chinese commander of the treasure fleet bring with plans to leave it in a place of honor?
(a) A stone temple.
(b) A totem.
(c) A tri-lingual tablet.
(d) A gold statue of Confucius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?

2. How many men did the Timur army have when it invaded China?

3. When did Confucius live, according to "Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities"?

4. When did the treasure fleet return from its third voyage?

5. What was the mission of the representatives sent to China after the return of the treasure fleet?

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