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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 modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?

2. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?

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

4. What happened to Zhu Di's mother?

5. Where was Parameswara driven out from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the sophisticated fleet include?

2. Who felt the strain of the fleet?

3. Why was the second mission smaller in scale?

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

5. What did the Emperor order in 1403, according to "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet"?

6. In "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples," what did those living in southern regions of China turn to for their livelihood and why?

7. What was the strength of the treasure ships attributed to?

8. What did Zhu Di order the construction of in 1403?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Song Dynasty and examine its impact on Chinese trade and commerce.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between China, Malacca, and the Sumatra.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the island of Ceylon and the conflict which broke out between Alakeswarra and Zheng He.

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