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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Baijini arrive in Australia?
(a) In 1456.
(b) During the monsoon season.
(c) During an eclipse.
(d) At night.

2. When was the 7th voyage of the treasure fleet ordered?
(a) 1435.
(b) 1432.
(c) 1433.
(d) 1430.

3. How many ships formed the Chinese navy at its height?
(a) 5,500 ships.
(b) 2,500 ships.
(c) 4,500 ships.
(d) 3,500 ships.

4. What were the women of the Baijini wearing?
(a) Colorful clothing.
(b) White clothing.
(c) Black clothing.
(d) Nothing.

5. What was Zhu Di satisfied with, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?
(a) The plans for the Forbidden City.
(b) The four corners of the sea were quiet.
(c) The number of ships he had.
(d) The new canons China developed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would archaeological evidence indicate if the people of both Baijini and Banjuni were not of Chinese descent?

2. What word is used to describe the relation between Chinese and Swahili?

3. How long was the mourning period following Zhu Di's death?

4. Who predicted the fire that followed the Forbidden City being struck by lightning?

5. When did the Shogun that sent the envoys to China die?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who succeeded Zhu Zhanji, and what did the eunuchs have as a result?

2. What did aboriginal songs record, according to the "Epilogue, A People Called Baijini"?

3. What was the largest expedition of the fleet ordered in 1412, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?

4. What last attempt was made by Wang Zhi in 1477?

5. Who was Hang Libo, and why was she brought to Malacca, in "Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride"?

6. What did Zhu Di go to great lengths to stabilize?

7. What happened to Zhu Di and sixteen concubines during the summer of 1424?

8. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

9. Who did Zhu Di establish as translator and chronicler of the voyage?

10. Why was Hu, master of the water clock, imprisoned in 1421?

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