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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Destination: Calicut.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?
(a) 9000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(b) 9000 B.C. to 7300 B.C.
(c) 5000 B.C. to 1300 B.C.
(d) 9000 B.C. to 130 B.C.

2. Why did the Yi turn to the sea for their subsistence?
(a) They didn't have land to cultivate.
(b) They liked fish.
(c) They knew how to make boats.
(d) The ground was too frozen to cultivate.

3. What city was believed to be the greatest one in the 7th Century A.D.?
(a) Zhu Towan.
(b) Chang'an.
(c) Chi-Wen.
(d) Beijin.

4. What type of trade developed in the 7th and 8th Century?
(a) Coal trade.
(b) Silk trade.
(c) Horse trade.
(d) Human trade.

5. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to mark the passage of time?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A pendulum clock.
(c) Graded incense sticks.
(d) An hourglass.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Khubilai Khan lose part of his army during the invasion of Burma?

2. Who were the descendants of the Chinese seafaring people?

3. What does archeological evidence indicate about the Yi people?

4. What goddess did the crew of the treasure fleet pray to before they left?

5. Who ruled the Western ports of India when the treasure fleet arrived?

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