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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. Who was Zhu Di's favorite Korean concubine?
(a) Kwon.
(b) Kween.
(c) Hisba.
(d) Wanong.

2. Who controlled the trade in the Indian Ocean in the 12th century?
(a) The Chinese.
(b) The Japanese.
(c) Persians and Arabs.
(d) The British.

3. Why did the treasure fleet wait several months at the first stop?
(a) It was waiting for supplies to arrive.
(b) It was waiting for the monsoon to end.
(c) The commander was sick.
(d) It was waiting for silk to be produced.

4. Who took effective control of China after Zhu Qizhen's rise to the throne?
(a) Zhen Tuan.
(b) Wang Tuan.
(c) Wang Zhen.
(d) Zhu Wen.

5. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?
(a) Hangzhou.
(b) Venice.
(c) Wen Mibng.
(d) Beijin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Parameswara having problems when the treasure fleet came to his kingdom?

2. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?

3. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?

4. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?

5. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?

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