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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. When did Zhu Yuanzhang die?
(a) 1398.
(b) 1388.
(c) 1298.
(d) 1398.

2. What does archeological evidence indicate about the Yi people?
(a) They sacrificed women.
(b) They traveled as far as New Guinea and Australia.
(c) They used tar.
(d) They didn't know bronze.

3. What color were the sails of the treasure ship?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

4. What were Japan's envoys in charge of doing, according to "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne"?
(a) Opening a trade relationship.
(b) Studying Confucius.
(c) Supporting opponents of the Emperor.
(d) Stealing boat manufacturing techniques.

5. Who took power over the Chinese Empire in 1279?
(a) Zhu Yi.
(b) Atilla.
(c) Khan Noonien Singh.
(d) Khubilai Khan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in command of the third voyage of the treasure fleet?

2. What was Zhu Yuanzhang's distinction during the fight against the Mongols?

3. What sea did Zhu Di want the fourth expedition of the treasure fleet to go to?

4. When was the second voyage of the treasure fleet planned for?

5. What caused the sea to rise quickly?

(see the answer key)

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