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

2. Who was buried with Zhu Di?
(a) 35 horses.
(b) His giraffe.
(c) 16 concubines.
(d) 25 eunuchs.

3. Who saw to it that Chinese calendars, Confucian books, and Buddhist scriptures were spread to new lands by the treasure fleet?
(a) Wang Tuan.
(b) Zhu Wang.
(c) Zhu Yuanzhang.
(d) Zhu Yi.

4. What were Japan's envoys in charge of doing, according to "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne"?
(a) Stealing boat manufacturing techniques.
(b) Studying Confucius.
(c) Opening a trade relationship.
(d) Supporting opponents of the Emperor.

5. When did the treasure fleet return from its 7th voyage?
(a) 1430.
(b) 1432.
(c) 1433.
(d) 1431.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Tibetan leader did Zhu Di have a good relationship with?

2. Who does "Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride" say grew stronger as China grew weaker?

3. What dynasty was Zhu Di part of ?

4. What modern country were the Banjuni from?

5. What happened to the maidens that were sent with Hang Libo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the goal of the seventh voyage of the treasure fleet in 1430?

2. What knowledge does early Chinese history point to?

3. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

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

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

6. How did Zhu Di take on a more conservative approach to his rule?

7. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

8. What did an anthropologist in 1935 note about physical features of the Banjuni?

9. What did the first Ming Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang make sure happened when the treasure fleet traveled?

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

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