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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What sea did Zhu Di want the fourth expedition of the treasure fleet to go to?
(a) Africa.
(b) India.
(c) Manila.
(d) The Persian Sea.

4. When was the largest of the treasure fleet expeditions ordered, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?
(a) 1415.
(b) 1412.
(c) 1409.
(d) 1413.

5. What kingdom was established around 1500 B.C.?
(a) The Swang Kingdom.
(b) The Tang Empire.
(c) The Shang.
(d) The Ming Dynasty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who described the existence of ships similar to those of the early Chinese seafarer in South America?

2. Who took the Chine Empire throne in 1398?

3. How many factions were fighting for the control of Ceylon?

4. What instrument was used by the treasure fleet to determine their latitude?

5. Where was the treasure fleet to sail on its third voyage?

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