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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 orders for large ships to Chineses shipyards.
(d) To bring riches to the Empire.

3. What color were the sails of the treasure ship?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

4. When was the first unified Chines empire created?
(a) 221 B.C.
(b) 321 B.C.
(c) 521 B.C.
(d) 121 B.C.

5. What did the Chinese commander of the treasure fleet bring with plans to leave it in a place of honor?
(a) A tri-lingual tablet.
(b) A stone temple.
(c) A totem.
(d) A gold statue of Confucius.

6. When did Confucius live, according to "Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities"?
(a) 6th century.
(b) 3th century.
(c) 5th century.
(d) 7th century.

7. Where was the treasure fleet to sail on its third voyage?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Indian Ocean.
(d) Persian Sea.

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

9. Who was in command of the third voyage of the treasure fleet?
(a) Tang Wi.
(b) Wang Tan.
(c) Zhu Zi.
(d) Zheng He.

10. What did the Emperor do to Alakeswara when he was brought before him?
(a) He imprisoned him.
(b) He killed him.
(c) He put him back on the throne.
(d) He pardoned him.

11. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order other provinces to build?
(a) 200.
(b) 250.
(c) 137.
(d) 300.

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

13. 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 buy Chinese boats.
(d) To kill the Emperor.

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

15. When did the treasure fleet return from its third voyage?
(a) 1416.
(b) 1421.
(c) 1411.
(d) 1412.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Emperor extend the number of oceangoing ships without building new ones?

2. Whom did Zhu Yunwen allow to return to Zhu Di?

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

4. In what year were Khubilai Khan's forces defeated by the Chinese?

5. Who controlled the trade in the Indian Ocean in the 12th century?

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