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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. When was the largest of the treasure fleet expeditions ordered, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?
(a) 1412.
(b) 1413.
(c) 1415.
(d) 1409.

2. What goddess did the crew of the treasure fleet pray to before they left?
(a) Han-Ze-Wi.
(b) Yi-Tu.
(c) Tifi-Han.
(d) Tianfei.

3. Why did the Emperor order the construction of the treasure ship?
(a) To show the Empire's craftsmanship.
(b) To bring orders for large ships to Chineses shipyards.
(c) To show the world the strength of the Empire.
(d) To bring riches to the Empire.

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

5. Where did the fleet first stop on its way to India?
(a) Macao.
(b) The entrance of the Min river.
(c) Wi-tang.
(d) Beijin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Zhu Zhanji related to Zhu Di, according to "Chapter 10, The Last Voyage"?

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

4. Where did the Yi forefathers migrate from?

5. What was China's main reason for nurturing good relations with Malacca?

(see the answer key)

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