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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Last Voyage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Zhu Di see the Japan's envoy as a recognition of?
(a) His place in the world.
(b) The might of his army.
(c) His superiority to the Shogun.
(d) His authenticity as rightful heir to the Dragon Throne.

2. What were the eunuchs castrated before puberty called?
(a) Castras.
(b) Pure from childhood.
(c) Sha-yi.
(d) Little women.

3. What was the destination of the treasure fleet's first mission?
(a) Macao.
(b) Calicut.
(c) The Philippines.
(d) Persia.

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

5. Where did Zheng He die?
(a) At sea.
(b) In India.
(c) At his home.
(d) In prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Zhu Di when he died?

2. How did Confucius refer to China?

3. What emperor understood the profitable results of trade and commerce?

4. What type of trade developed in the 7th and 8th Century?

5. Who did Zheng He appoint as translator during the fourth expedition?

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