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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What modern country were the Banjuni from?

2. When was Zhu Zhanji crowned Emperor?

3. What was Zhu Di satisfied with, according to "Chapter 8, The Auspicious Appearance of the Celestial Animals"?

4. What were Hang Libo and her maidens credited with in the legend?

5. How many maidens were sent with Hang Libo to Malacca?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the first Ming Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang make sure happened when the treasure fleet traveled?

2. What happened to inhabitants of towns in China?

3. What happened to Zhu Di and sixteen concubines during the summer of 1424?

4. Who was Hang Libo, and why was she brought to Malacca, in "Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride"?

5. Who did China see as threats, in Chapter 11, The Sultan's Bride?

6. Why was Hu, master of the water clock, imprisoned in 1421?

7. Who was named the new emperor, and how was he viewed, in "Chapter 10, The Last Voyage"?

8. What did Zhu Di go to great lengths to stabilize?

9. Who succeeded Zhu Zhanji, and what did the eunuchs have as a result?

10. What did one of Zheng He's charts note?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of pirates and the impact of piracy on trade between ancient China and other countries.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between China, Malacca, and the Sumatra.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Forbidden City and how Zhu Di was affected by the bad luck of the city.

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