Ming Dynasty - Zheng He

Multiple Choice

Which dynasty took back control of China after 100 years of control by the Mongols [Yuan Dynasty] ?

• Han

• Tang

• Yuan

• Ming

Multiple Choice

Zheng He rose to power in the Ming Dynasty, but was originally a _____________ from Yunnan Province in southern China.

• merchant

• farmer

• commoner

• prince

Multiple Choice

Approximately, how many ships did Zheng He have built for the Ming Dynasty?

• 137 ships

• 237 ships

• 337 ships

• 537 ships

Multiple Choice

How many ships did the British have during the time of Napoleon? 

• 100 ships

• 200 ships

• 250 ships

• 300 ships

Multiple Choice

Zheng He's flagship was the largest wooden ship built in history. How long was Zheng He's flagship? Hint: It was nearly 1.5 times the size of normal football field. 

Flagship [definition] the ship in a fleet which carries the commanding admiral. 

• 300 feet

• 400 feet

• 440 feet

• 550 feet

Multiple Choice

The most powerful and largest of Zheng He's ships could have how many masts and cannons?

• Three masts and 10 cannons

• Nine masts and 24 cannons

• 12 masts and 60 cannon

• 5 masts and 14 cannons

Multiple Choice

Why did the Ming dynasty have Zheng He's voyages show off China's massive power?

• to stop fighting in the Indian Ocean

• To explore the globe.

• To establish China as a superpower.

• To bring back all types of unique foods for the emperor.

Multiple Choice

The Ming Dynasty was poised (set) to be the greatest naval explorers of the world, before the Europeans, but it did not happen because...?

• The Japanese attacked the Chinese at sea and won.

• European diseases killed Chinese sailors.

• A great storm destroyed most of the Chinese fleet.

• The new Chinese Emperor ordered all ships burned and records destroyed.