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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 did Zhu Di blame when he fell off of a horse?

2. What happened to Madame Wang after the dedication of the Forbidden City, according to "Chapter 9, Fires in the Forbidden City"?

3. Who was buried with Zhu Di?

4. How was Zhu Zhanji related to Zhu Di, according to "Chapter 10, The Last Voyage"?

5. Why did the northern and eastern Mongols accept to make peace with Zhu Di?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

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

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

4. What knowledge does early Chinese history point to?

5. Why did Zhu Di infuriate the Timurids, and what happened as a result?

6. What did Zhu Di go to great lengths to stabilize?

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

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

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

10. Who did Zhu Di replace in 1415?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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