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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Malacca's survival dependent on?
(a) A strong army.
(b) Being allied with China.
(c) Aggressive trade policies.
(d) A strong navy.

2. What was a flying tiger in the 13th century?
(a) A Chinese warship.
(b) A firework.
(c) A kite.
(d) A canon.

3. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?
(a) Native Americans.
(b) American missionaries.
(c) Portuguese explorers.
(d) Spanish explorers.

4. What happened to the young sons of the defeated Mongols?
(a) They were freed.
(b) They were imprisoned.
(c) They were castrated.
(d) They were killed.

5. What dynasty was established in 618 A.D.?
(a) The Tang dynasty.
(b) The Wang dynasty.
(c) The Yi dynasty.
(d) The Ming dynasty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What resources came to China from Persia in the 7th Century?

3. What caused the sea to rise quickly?

4. What Chinese building methods made the building of the treasure ship possible?

5. Where did the treasure fleet go before stopping at Ceylon during its third voyage?

(see the answer key)

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