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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. When did the Yi people start the Chinese seafaring tradition, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?
(a) 3000 B.C.
(b) 2000 B.C.
(c) 4000 B.C.
(d) 1000 B.C.

2. What modern types of vessels were the early Chinese seafarers using similar to?
(a) Cruise ships.
(b) Sailing rafts.
(c) Tub boats.
(d) Triremes.

3. How many sons did Zhu Yuanzhang father?
(a) 12.
(b) 89.
(c) 25.
(d) 26.

4. Who forced Parameswara to exile himself to Malacca?
(a) Payantana.
(b) Palembang.
(c) Zhu Yi.
(d) Bangaya.

5. When did the Song Dynasty rule China?
(a) 760-1279 A.D.
(b) 960-1379 A.D.
(c) 960-1879 A.D.
(d) 960-1279 A.D.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was the largest of the treasure fleet expeditions ordered, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?

3. How many oceangoing ships did the Emperor order other provinces to build?

4. How did the Emperor extend the number of oceangoing ships without building new ones?

5. Who was Zhu Di's favorite Korean concubine?

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