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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Yi forefathers migrate from?
(a) Lowlands of China.
(b) The Mongol Empire.
(c) India.
(d) Highlands of central China.

2. What did Zhu Yuanzhang become after the victory over the Mongols?
(a) First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
(b) Head of the eunuchs of the Emperor.
(c) Second emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
(d) Head of the Chinese army.

3. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?
(a) Beijin.
(b) Wen Mibng.
(c) Hangzhou.
(d) Venice.

4. What appeared during the building of the fleet?
(a) British envoys.
(b) Mongol soldiers.
(c) Steel rivet construction method.
(d) Corruption.

5. Who does "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet" say were used in command position?
(a) Japanese.
(b) Persians.
(c) Women.
(d) Eunuchs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Confucius say about contact with foreigners?

2. Who forced the first historic kingdom from the inland to the shores?

3. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?

4. How did Confucius refer to China?

5. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?

(see the answer key)

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