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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the treasure fleet return from its third voyage?
(a) 1412.
(b) 1416.
(c) 1421.
(d) 1411.

2. Who took the Chine Empire throne in 1398?
(a) Zhu Yunwen.
(b) Zhu The.
(c) Zhu Wa-yi.
(d) Zhu He.

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

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

5. How big was the treasure ship?
(a) 300 ft by 160 ft.
(b) 400 ft by 60 ft.
(c) 200 ft by 160 ft.
(d) 400ft by 160 ft.

6. Where did the fleet first stop on its way to India?
(a) Beijin.
(b) The entrance of the Min river.
(c) Macao.
(d) Wi-tang.

7. When was the first unified Chines empire created?
(a) 221 B.C.
(b) 521 B.C.
(c) 321 B.C.
(d) 121 B.C.

8. What did the treasure fleet discover in Java?
(a) Gold mines.
(b) Numerous shipwrecks.
(c) Primitive villages.
(d) Colonies of trade merchants.

9. What city did Marco Polo say was "greater than any city"?
(a) Beijin.
(b) Hangzhou.
(c) Venice.
(d) Wen Mibng.

10. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang forbid his sons from attending his funeral?
(a) He didn't want his tomb looted.
(b) He didn't want his concubines to be stolen.
(c) He feared they would fight to gain power.
(d) He wanted them to pray for him at the temple.

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

12. Why did the ships built for the south seas sport a pointed hull?
(a) To ram other ships.
(b) To increase speed.
(c) To board other ships.
(d) To allow them to travel through rough waters.

13. What gift was Zhu Di fascinated with, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?
(a) A lion.
(b) A rudimentary magnifying glass.
(c) A white woman.
(d) A giraffe.

14. What goddess did the crew of the treasure fleet pray to before they left?
(a) Tianfei.
(b) Yi-Tu.
(c) Tifi-Han.
(d) Han-Ze-Wi.

15. Whom was Zhu Di the son of?
(a) A Mongol.
(b) A consort.
(c) A Persian prisoner.
(d) Zhu Yuanzhang.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the third voyage of the treasure fleet start, according to "Chapter 6, The Strange Kingdoms of Malacca and Ceylon"?

2. Why was the entire Empire forced to take part in the building of the Emperor's fleet?

3. What did the Emperor do to Alakeswara when he was brought before him?

4. During what period did the southern Asian migrate to Taiwan, the Philippines, and Fiji?

5. When did the Yi people start the Chinese seafaring tradition, according to "Chapter 1, The Yi Peoples"?

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