Chapter 4: Ming Dynasty

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Kunju is a form of...

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drama

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_______ are done in the style of the Song dynasty.

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paintings

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_______ uses the Song's ancient stories & oral traditions.

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literature

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Ming _______ is still famous today!

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pottery

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How did the Ming Dynasty come to power?

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The dynasty arose from the disorder and weakening of the Yuan Dynasty.

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Why were the voyages of Zheng He important?

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the Ming were interested in trade and controlling more territory

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How did the Ming Dynasty’s government differ from the Yuan Dynasty’s government? Options: The Ming put Mongols in charge of the military. The Ming gave scholar-officials more power than military officials. The Ming abandoned the hereditary status system. The Ming discontinued civil service exams.

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The Ming gave scholar-officials more power than military officials.

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Main purpose of moving the capital from Nanjing to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty?

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to move the capital closer to the Mongol threat

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How did the design of this building project contribute to the Ming Dynasty’s power?

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It separated the rulers from the ruled and gave the rulers a sense of importance and mystery.

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Why did the Ming rulers rebuild and improve the Great Wall?

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to protect against the Mongol threat