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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Last Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?
(a) 139.
(b) 237.
(c) 137.
(d) 197.

2. Why was the entire Empire forced to take part in the building of the Emperor's fleet?
(a) A large amount of coal was needed.
(b) A large amount of builders were needed.
(c) A large amount of wood was needed.
(d) A large number of sailors was needed.

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

4. Who succeeded Zhu Di to the Throne?
(a) Zhu Hiuam.
(b) Zhu Wen.
(c) Zhu Gaozhi.
(d) Zhu Tuan.

5. What happened to Zhu Di's mother?
(a) She escaped to Japan.
(b) She was fed to the dogs.
(c) She was imprisoned in an iron skirt and died of cold outside.
(d) She was sentenced to life in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the Indonesians trying to escape from during the first and second millennium B.C.?

2. What did the crew of the treasure fleet think was causing typhoons?

3. When was the first unified Chines empire created?

4. What compromised Chinese trade interests in the 3rd century A.D?

5. Who did Zhu Di fight and eventually win against in the last years of his life?

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