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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue, A People Called Baijini.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was the treasure fleet to sail on its third voyage?
(a) Pacific Ocean.
(b) Indian Ocean.
(c) Persian Sea.
(d) The Philippines.

3. Who does "Chapter 4, The Treasure Fleet" say were used in command position?
(a) Japanese.
(b) Eunuchs.
(c) Women.
(d) Persians.

4. When did the third voyage of the treasure fleet start, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?
(a) Summer of 1409.
(b) Fall of 1409.
(c) Spring of 1409.
(d) Fall of 1419.

5. What resources came to China from Persia in the 7th Century?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Coal.
(c) Pistachios.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Chapter 7, Emissaries of the Dragon Throne" say Zhu Di went to great lengths to do regarding the Mongols?

2. Who were the Baijini linked to?

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

4. Why did the northern and eastern Mongols accept to make peace with Zhu Di?

5. How much of his army did Khubilai Khan lose during the invasion of Burma, according to "Chapter 3, The Prisoner and the Prince"?

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