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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was China's main reason for nurturing good relations with Malacca?
(a) Malacca's sulfur mines.
(b) Malacca's repair facilities.
(c) Malacca's reserves in gold.
(d) Bring stability to the region.

2. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?
(a) 25%.
(b) 80%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 75%.

3. Why did the ships built for the south seas sport a pointed hull?
(a) To board other ships.
(b) To increase speed.
(c) To ram other ships.
(d) To allow them to travel through rough waters.

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

5. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?
(a) 237.
(b) 197.
(c) 139.
(d) 137.

6. What was the mission of the representatives sent to China after the return of the treasure fleet?
(a) To spy on the Chinese.
(b) Honor and pay tribute to Zhu Di.
(c) To kill the Emperor.
(d) To buy Chinese boats.

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

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

9. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?
(a) 1298.
(b) 1388.
(c) 1398.
(d) 1398.

10. Why did the treasure fleet enter into conflict with Alakeswara?
(a) He refused to allow them on the island.
(b) He refused to speak with them.
(c) He refused to let the tri lingual tablet be erected.
(d) He kicked them out because he was offended.

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

12. Why did the inhabitants of central China decide to leave the area?
(a) The Yellow River overflowed.
(b) The Yangzi River was iced over.
(c) The cattle died of poisoning.
(d) The Mongols invaded.

13. Who forced Parameswara to exile himself to Malacca?
(a) Zhu Yi.
(b) Bangaya.
(c) Payantana.
(d) Palembang.

14. What caused the sea to rise quickly?
(a) Volcanic activity.
(b) Wind.
(c) A large earthquake.
(d) The ice melting.

15. Where did the warships escorting the treasure fleet first engage pirates?
(a) The Persian Sea.
(b) The Indian Ocean.
(c) The Strait of Malacca.
(d) The Yellow Sea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Zhu Di appoint Zheng He do, according to "Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut"?

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

4. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?

5. When did Zhu Di claim the throne of China?

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