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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 described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?

2. Who took power over the Chinese Empire in 1279?

3. What was the mission of the representatives sent to China after the return of the treasure fleet?

4. How long did the first historic Chinese kingdom last?

5. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to mark the passage of time?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do geologists theorize regarding mass migrations?

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

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

5. What did Zhu Di eventually usurp and what was later discovered about him?

6. Who was made commander in chief of the treasure fleet, in "Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut," and why was this significant?

7. How did the treasure fleet avoid stretches of bad weather?

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

9. What role did eunuchs have in the fleet?

10. What happened under the Song Dynasty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between the Chinese and the Mongols.

Essay Topic 3

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

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