10.3 China and Japan Reject Expansion

Multiple Choice

What role did Zheng He play in Chinese history during the Ming dynasty?

• He was an emperor who ruled with an iron fist

• He led naval expeditions that expanded Chinese influence

• He was a philosopher who promoted Confucianism

• He organized the construction of the Great Wall

Multiple Choice

What was the result of Zheng He's explorations?

• China became a military power in Europe

• Diplomatic relations were established with over 16 countries

• A war with Japan was initiated

• Foreign relations were prohibited

Multiple Choice

How did China change following the voyages of Zheng He?

• China expanded by conquering its neighbors.

• China opened its borders to foreign settlement.

• China invited many foreign countries to establish trading outposts.

• China closed its borders, fearing barbarian invasions from the north.

Multiple Choice

Ming emperors rebuilt and expanded sections of the Great Wall because of the continued threats of __ invasion.

• Mongol

• European

• Japanese

• Muslim

Multiple Choice

What effect did trade have on the Chinese economy during the Ming dynasty?

• The economy became completely trade-based

• Industry and trade grew, but agriculture was prioritized

• The economy collapsed due to corruption

• A free trade system with Europe was established

Multiple Choice

Which emperor of the Ming dynasty is known for his agricultural reforms and restoration of Chinese power?

• Yonglo

• Zheng He

• Hongwu

• Qianlong

Multiple Choice

What impact did Confucianism have on politics and society in China during the Ming dynasty?

• Promoted war and territorial expansion

• Fostered corruption among officials

• Established a meritocratic system for government

• Discouraged education and study

Multiple Choice

Why was the Chinese population slow to accept the Manchu Qing emperors?

• The Chinese were resistant to rule by foreigners.

• The Manchus tried to create a new social structure.

• The Manchus failed to keep barbarians from invading the south.

• The Chinese feared that their new rulers would move the capital again.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the status of women during the Ming Dynasty?

• Women were valued as wise political and religious leaders.

• Women were able to marry for love and divorce their husbands.

• Women were given greater freedom to travel and own businesses.

• Women were expected to care for their children and maintain the household.

Multiple Choice

How did the Manchus respond to the initial rejection of their government by the Chinese?

• They withdrew from China

• Implemented democratic reforms

• Gained respect from the Chinese through the restoration of prosperity

• Established a military government

Multiple Select

Which three jobs were available to women during the Ming Dynasty?

• farmers

• scholars

• midwives

• court advisors

• textile workers

Multiple Choice

What was Korea's relationship with China during the Qing dynasty?

• Korea became a Chinese colony

• Korea maintained its independence but adopted many elements of Chinese culture

• Korea rebelled against Chinese rule

• Korea allied with Japan to resist China

Multiple Choice

How was life characterized in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties?

• A period of constant war

• A time of general peace and prosperity

• A time of foreign invasions

• A period of cultural decline

Multiple Choice

Which of the following daimyo completed the unification of Japan?

• Tokugawa Ieyasu

• Oda Nobunaga

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Tokugawa Hidetada

Multiple Choice

How did Tokugawa leyasu pacify Japan after years of internal divisions and warfare?

• He ruthlessly eliminated all rivals in his government.

• He defeated his enemies at the decisive Battle of Edo.

• He forced the daimyo and their families to live at the capital city.

• He hired Chinese soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country.

Multiple Choice

What characteristic best defines Japanese society during the Tokugawa shogunate?

• A very fluid social structure

• A strong focus on trade and industry

• A rigid social hierarchy with the shogun at the top

• The elimination of the samurai class

Multiple Choice

Which statement characterizes Tokugawa society?

• The shogun controlled the government.

• Peasants owned more land than the samurai.

• Merchants were more respected than warriors.

Reorder

Rank the segments of Tokugawa society from the highest to lowest rank in the Japanese social pyramid.

• emperor

• shogun

• daimyo

• peasant

• merchant

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

What type of art and literature flourished in Japan during the Tokugawa shogunate?

• Religious literature comparing Christianity, Shinto, and Buddhism

• Kabuki theatre and haiku poetry

• European-style art and oil painting

• Gothic sculpture and architecture

Multiple Choice

How did the arrival of the Portuguese in Japan in the 16th century affect the country?

• Introduced advanced agriculture

• Brought new technologies and weapons

• Established a colonial government

• Promoted Buddhist religion

Multiple Choice

Which development caused the Japanese to become isolationists by the beginning of the 17th century?

• the importation of the Portuguese cannon

• the adoption of Chinese cultural influences

• the continued threats of Mongolian invasion

• the growing influence of Christian missionaries

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes Japan's "closed country" policy?

• Allowed trade with only European countries

• Prohibited Christianity and greatly limited foreign trade

• Encouraged European colonization in Japan

• Opened Japan to European cultural and religious influence

Multiple Choice

Which statement characterizes Japanese commercial policies after 1639?

• Japan began a period of economic expansion.

• Japan completely isolated itself from foreign contact.

• Japan continued to trade with the Netherlands and China.

• Japan welcomed Portuguese and Spanish military suppliers.