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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 was Zhu Di's favorite Korean concubine?

2. Where did Zheng He die?

3. What was forbidden to be traded during the travels of the treasure fleet?

4. What were Japan's envoys in charge of doing, according to "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who presented Zhu Di with a giraffe, and what did the envoy mistake the animal for?

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

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

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

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

6. Who was named the new emperor, and how was he viewed, in "Chapter 10, The Last Voyage"?

7. Who did China see as threats, in Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride?

8. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

9. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

10. Why was Hu, master of the water clock, imprisoned in 1421?

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 role of eunuchs in the government after Zhu Qizhen took over as Emperor.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between China and the Calicut and discuss its significance.

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