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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. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?

2. What was the west coast of India known for?

3. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order the Fujian province to build?

4. What shape were the sails of the treasure ship ?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do geologists theorize regarding mass migrations?

2. Who was Parameswara and what happened to him?

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

4. What new kind of ship was designed for travel, and what did it have?

5. What happened to eunuchs before they reached puberty, and how were they described as adults?

6. Who was Alakeswara, what did he refuse and what happened as a result?

7. Where did the forefathers of the Yi peoples migrate from?

8. What were eunuchs used for in the Han Dynasty?

9. What did the actions of the two corrupt Chinese merchants confirm, and how did it influence China?

10. Who felt the strain of the fleet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Forbidden City and how Zhu Di was affected by the bad luck of the city.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss polygamous households and their role in ancient China.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, discussing the similarities and differences in their leadership styles and beliefs about China's needs.

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