Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty

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On which continent did the Ming Dynasty exist?

• Asia
• South America
• Australia
• Europe

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What is a "dynasty"?

• A sequence of rulers from the same family.
• A tv show

• A musical instrument
• A type of flower

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What does the name Ming mean in Chinese?

• Loud

• Brilliant

• Smart

• Powerful

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Who was the first Ming Emperor?

• 
  Taizu

• Confucius

• Kublai Khan

• Yongle

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Why do you think Taizu encouraged a shared belief system throughout the entire country?

• To bring spiritual and political unity

• To help local rulers join the Mongols

• To weaken China’s power in Asia

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How did Taizu plan to establish a stable government?

• By relying solely on military power.

• By expanding the Forbidden City.

• By hiring government administrators and reintroducing an examination system.

• By encouraging trade with neighboring countries.

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Why do you think the Ming emperors gave gifts to foreign rulers? Select all that apply.

• To cut off trade with other countries

• To establish good relations with foreign states

• To show Chinese superiority

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Which of the following was a significant cultural export during the Ming Dynasty?

• Tea
• Gold

• Porcelain
• Salt

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What was a significant factor that contributed to the decline of the Ming Dynasty?

• Internal corruption and power struggles among the ruling elite
• Foreign invasion from neighboring empires
• Economic collapse due to failed trade agreements
• Natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods

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What caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty?

• higher taxes

• bad harvests

• bad rulers

• corruption

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Who invaded China in the mid-1600s, leading to the end of the Ming Dynasty?

• The Manchus
• The Vikings
• The Japanese
• The Mongols