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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the treasure fleet to sail on its third voyage?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Indian Ocean.
(d) Persian Sea.

2. What was the mission of the representatives sent to China after the return of the treasure fleet?
(a) Honor and pay tribute to Zhu Di.
(b) To buy Chinese boats.
(c) To kill the Emperor.
(d) To spy on the Chinese.

3. What country did the Mongols invade in 1274?
(a) The Phillipines.
(b) Persia.
(c) China.
(d) Japan.

4. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?
(a) He wanted them to pray for him at the temple.
(b) He feared they would fight to gain power.
(c) He didn't want his concubines to be stolen.
(d) He didn't want his tomb looted.

5. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?
(a) 75%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 80%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Emperor do to Alakeswara when he was brought before him?

2. How many men did the Timur army have when it invaded China?

3. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?

4. How big was the treasure ship?

5. Who was Zhu Di's favorite Korean concubine?

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