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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were the eunuchs castrated before puberty called?
(a) Sha-yi.
(b) Pure from childhood.
(c) Castras.
(d) Little women.

2. How many factions were fighting for the control of Ceylon?
(a) 9.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

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

4. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?
(a) He didn't want his concubines to be stolen.
(b) He didn't want his tomb looted.
(c) He feared they would fight to gain power.
(d) He wanted them to pray for him at the temple.

5. What were the Indonesians trying to escape from during the first and second millennium B.C.?
(a) War with the Micronesians.
(b) The lack of fresh water.
(c) The volcanoes of the region.
(d) Invading Spanish settlers.

6. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?
(a) Native Americans.
(b) Portuguese explorers.
(c) Spanish explorers.
(d) American missionaries.

7. When was the second voyage of the treasure fleet planned for?
(a) 1409.
(b) 1408.
(c) 1418.
(d) 1508.

8. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?
(a) The Ming Dynasty.
(b) The Shang.
(c) The Tang Empire.
(d) The Swang Kingdom.

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

10. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to determine their latitude?
(a) A tiwini.
(b) A wantanzi.
(c) A quinoyi.
(d) A quianxingban.

11. What compromised Chinese trade interests in the 3rd century A.D?
(a) The fall of available wood to build chips.
(b) The rise of the British Navy.
(c) The rise of Japanese piracy.
(d) The fall of the Han Dynasty.

12. 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 wood was needed.
(c) A large number of sailors was needed.
(d) A large amount of builders were needed.

13. When did the Yi people start the Chinese seafaring tradition, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?
(a) 3000 B.C.
(b) 2000 B.C.
(c) 1000 B.C.
(d) 4000 B.C.

14. What did the first boat people cross, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?
(a) The Yellow River.
(b) The water between China and Taiwan.
(c) The water between Java and Sulawesi.
(d) The Yangtze.

15. In what year were Khubilai Khan's forces defeated by the Chinese?
(a) 1568.
(b) 1365.
(c) 1368.
(d) 1358.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the destination of the treasure fleet's first mission?

2. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?

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

4. When were the Yi able to migrate to Alaska and North America?

5. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?

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