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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, A People Called Baijini.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Zhu Di claim the throne of China?
(a) 1403.
(b) 1402.
(c) 1401.
(d) 1399.

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

3. What happened to Madame Wang after the dedication of the Forbidden City, according to "Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City"?
(a) She gave birth.
(b) She fled.
(c) She killed another concubine.
(d) She died.

4. What was Malacca's survival dependent on?
(a) Being allied with China.
(b) A strong navy.
(c) A strong army.
(d) Aggressive trade policies.

5. Where did the Yi forefathers migrate from?
(a) The Mongol Empire.
(b) Lowlands of China.
(c) Highlands of central China.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Zhu Di in the process of doing at the time the fourth treasure fleet set sail?

2. When did the third voyage of the treasure fleet start, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?

3. What were the duties of the medical officers on the Emperor's ships?

4. What did Zheng become for the expatriate Chinese?

5. What sea did Zhu Di want the fourth expedition of the treasure fleet to go to?

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