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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ruled the Western ports of India when the treasure fleet arrived?

2. When did the Emperor order the Fujian province to produce oceangoing ships, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

3. How did Confucius refer to China?

4. What did the requirements for the building of the Emperor's fleet strain?

5. What resources came to China from Persia in the 7th Century?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Confucius believe about China, according to "Chapter 2, Confucians and Curiosities"?

2. What did Zheng He carry with him, and what did he plan to do with it?

3. What did archaeological evidence show about these migrants?

4. What did Zhu Di want to be known for?

5. What was the first historic Chinese kingdom around 1500 B.C.?

6. What did the Chinese find regarding the ruling zamurin of Calicut?

7. What was China's point of view for nurturing a relationship with Malacca?

8. What do geologists theorize regarding mass migrations?

9. What did the Song Dynasty establish to protect its sovereignty, and how did it set China apart?

10. How did the rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang distinguish himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Emperor in ancient China, how an Emperor was chosen, as well as the responsibilities of an Emperor.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss polygamous households and their role in ancient China.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of eunuchs in ancient China and why they were castrated.

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