Ming China

Ming China

Unit 8: Ancient Asia & Africa

Multiple Choice

Who was Zhu Yuanzhang?

• founder of the Ming Dynasty; also called Hongwu

• the third Ming emperor

• an official who takes out things in writing or video that are not in keeping with what the government

• first European people to trade with China

Multiple Choice

Who was Yongle?

• the third Ming emperor

• Chinese explorer

• Jesuit priest who became a court mathematician and astronomer in China

• imperial palace

Multiple Choice

Who was Zheng He?

• Chinese explorer

• the third Ming emperor

• founder of the Ming Dynasty; also called Hongwu

• Jesuit priest who became a court mathematician and astronomer in China

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resulted from the travels of Zheng He and helped break down trade barriers?

• The Forbidden City was built.

• Japan was added to the Chinese territory.

• Chinese merchants set up trading centers in Southeast Asia and India.

• The Chinese allowed Portuguese merchants set up trading centers in China.

Multiple Choice

Which type of product was brought into China from trading centers in Southeast Asia?

• exotic animals

• silkworm cocoons

• sweet potatoes and corn

• porcelain

Multiple Choice

Who were the first Europeans to trade with China?

• Portuguese

• French

• Dutch

• Italian

Multiple Choice

Who was Matteo Ricci?

• Jesuit priest who became a court mathematician and astronomer in China

• the third Ming emperor

• founder of the Ming Dynasty; also called Hongwu

• Chinese explorer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes trade between Portuguese merchants and merchants of the Ming Dynasty?

• Portuguese merchants traded European textiles and metals for Chinese silk and porcelain.

• Portuguese merchants bought silk and porcelain with gold and silver.

• Portuguese merchants traded religious books and teachings for Chinese goods.

• Portuguese merchants traded European weapons and technology for Chinese goods.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a cause of Chinese isolation following the death of Yongle?

• The new Emperor ended ship construction and Chinese exploration.

• The Chinese were under constant siege by invading tribes.

• Chinese craftsmen demanded that the new emperor reduce trade to protect the secrets of their work.

• The extension of the Great Wall reduced contact between China and outsiders.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a reason China was not interested in trade with Europeans during the 15th century?

• The Chinese considered their products superior to European products.

• The Chinese imperial policy prohibited contact with Christians.

• European products were too expensive for many Chinese traders.

• European merchants did not show an interest in the teachings of Confucius.

How did farming change in Ming China? What forms of art and writing were popular?

Travel Journal Question

Multiple Choice

What is a terrace?

• imperial palace

• cloths

• horizontal cuts in hillsides to conserve moisture and prevent soil loss for farming

• a type of hard white ceramic mainly used for dishes

Multiple Choice

What is porcelain?

• horizontal cuts in hillsides to conserve moisture and prevent soil loss for farming

• a type of hard white ceramic mainly used for dishes

• cloths

• one of the most important crops sent from America to China

How would you describe the Ming rule?

Travel Journal Question