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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. When were the foreign envoys who visited the court of China ordered back to their countries?

3. When did the fifth treasure fleet return to China?

4. How did the leader of the Timur die?

5. What happened to the maidens that were sent with Hang Libo?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What last attempt was made by Wang Zhi in 1477?

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

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

5. What did an anthropologist in 1935 note about physical features of the Banjuni?

6. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

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

8. What happened to Zhu Di and sixteen concubines during the summer of 1424?

9. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

10. Who was Hang Libo, and why was she brought to Malacca, in "Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the purpose of the treasure fleet and the significance of Chinese dominance of the high seas.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Confucianism in Chinese culture and its impact on the Chinese economy.

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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