Lesson 11 Review 2024–2025

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Why did the Ming dynasty abandon Zheng He’s voyages?

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The voyages were seen as wasteful and did not align with Confucian values.

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How did Zheng He’s naval expeditions help expand China’s influence?

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by establishing tributary relationships with foreign states

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What role did Confucian principles play in the governance of the Ming and Qing dynasties?

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They emphasized hierarchical relationships and loyalty to the emperor.

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Why did Tokugawa Japan adopt policies like the Sakoku Edict?

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to prevent foreign influence and preserve cultural traditions

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How did Tokugawa Japan ensure loyalty among the daimyo?

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by forcing them to spend part of the year in the capital city Edo

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What was the primary motivation for the Tokugawa shogunate’s rigid social hierarchy?

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to maintain social stability and control over the population

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What was one key modernization effort under Peter the Great? Options: the establishment of kabuki theaters, the creation of a professional navy, the introduction of Confucian state exams, the adoption of isolationist policies

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the creation of a professional navy

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How did Catherine the Great contribute to Russia’s cultural and political development?

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by promoting Enlightenment ideals and supporting educational reforms

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How did all three empires—Ming/Qing China, Tokugawa Japan, and the Russian Empire—use centralized power to maintain stability?

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by strengthening the military and enforcing strict social hierarchies

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What was one common challenge faced by the Ming/Qing dynasties, Tokugawa Japan, and the Russian Empire?

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failure to modernize in response to changing global dynamics