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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the early years China often exchanged good with which country?
(a) India.
(b) Britain.
(c) Japan.
(d) Turkey.

2. Thirty years later, French political economist _____ expanded on Jean-Baptiste Du Halde's work.
(a) Quesnay.
(b) Monique.
(c) Pierre.
(d) Belenguer.

3. A new gap in authority began to appear after the occurrence of the Qiying-_______ negotiations.
(a) Wilshire.
(b) Pottinger.
(c) Lincoln.
(d) Macartney.

4. Which country attempted to invade China from the north and west to claim dominance over the country's high lands?
(a) Russia.
(b) Britain.
(c) India.
(d) Turkey.

5. Who is the ancient sage often referred to in the text?
(a) Homer.
(b) Confucius.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Han Dynasty?

2. The Count managed to open Urga, which is located in which region?

3. China often referred to itself as the "Most ____ Nation."

4. Traditionally, China did not on technology or military power but relied upon two of its most deeply traditional resources: the analytical abilities of its diplomats, and the endurance and ____________ of its people.

5. In which year was a letter dispatched from China to the US?

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