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

2. Why was Parameswara having problems when the treasure fleet came to his kingdom?

3. What was a flying tiger in the 13th century?

4. How did Khubilai Khan lose part of his army during the invasion of Burma?

5. What dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unexpected event did the fleet encounter?

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

3. What had the Chinese gained knowledge of by the first centuries A.D.?

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

5. What did China become after the Tang Dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?

6. Why was the second mission smaller in scale?

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

8. What happened on Ceylon upon the treasure fleet's arrival?

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

10. What do geologists theorize regarding mass migrations?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the migration of the Yi people and the significance of this migration.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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