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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 threatened China from the sea, according to "Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride"?

2. What did Zhu Di see the Japan's envoy as a recognition of?

3. How long was the mourning period following Zhu Di's death?

4. When did tens of thousands of Chinese begin to settle in the Philippines?

5. What was Zhu Di in the process of doing at the time the fourth treasure fleet set sail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Zhu Di take on a more conservative approach to his rule?

2. Why did Zhu Di become unreasonable, in "Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City"?

3. What did the first Ming Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang make sure happened when the treasure fleet traveled?

4. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

5. Who succeeded Zhu Zhanji, and what did the eunuchs have as a result?

6. What was the largest expedition of the fleet ordered in 1412, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?

7. Who invaded China in 1405, and what was the result of the invasion?

8. What did one of Zheng He's charts note?

9. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

10. What knowledge does early Chinese history point to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of pirates and the impact of piracy on trade between ancient China and other countries.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how trade agreements were negotiated in China.

Essay Topic 3

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

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