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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 predicted the fire that followed the Forbidden City being struck by lightning?
(a) The prophet Yo.
(b) Zhu Hen.
(c) The eunuch Ya-Wang.
(d) Hu, the water clock master.

2. What resources came to China from Burma in the 7th Century?
(a) Black pepper.
(b) Glass.
(c) Sulfur.
(d) Salt.

3. How old was Zhu Di when he died?
(a) 95.
(b) 48.
(c) 62.
(d) 64.

4. What was a flying tiger in the 13th century?
(a) A kite.
(b) A firework.
(c) A canon.
(d) A Chinese warship.

5. Who were the Chinese trading with in the 8th century B.C?
(a) Borneo.
(b) Fiji.
(c) Macao.
(d) Java.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Zhu Zhanji crowned Emperor?

2. When did Zhu Zhanji die?

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

4. Who took power over the Chinese Empire in 1279?

5. What appeared during the building of the fleet?

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