Ming China and the Voyages of Zheng He

Multiple Choice

Why were Zheng He’s voyages significant for China’s relationship with other regions during the Ming dynasty?

• They were meant to conquer new lands and expand territory.

• They helped display China’s wealth and power, strengthening diplomatic and trade relationships.

• They focused solely on military expansion.

• They were only for collecting exotic animals.

Multiple Choice

How many voyages did Zheng He lead, and what regions did he visit?

• 6 voyages. He visited the Ming Dynasty.

• 5 voyages. He visited Europe and Africa.

• 7 Voyages. He visited Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and the East Coast of Africa.

• 7 voyages. He visited the Indian Ocean.

Multiple Choice

Which goods were major exports from China during the Ming dynasty, and which products did foreign merchants bring in exchange?

• Silk, porcelain, and tea were exported; silver, spices, and gems were brought in exchange.

• Tea, spices, and gems were exported; silk and porcelain were brought in exchange.

• Porcelain and silver were exported; tea and silk were brought in exchange.

• Silk and gems were exported; porcelain and spices were brought in exchange.

Open Ended

How did Ming dynasty products influence culture and lifestyle in other parts of the world, especially in Europe?

Open Ended

How did the Ming dynasty’s involvement expand the Indian Ocean trade network?

Multiple Choice

Why is the Indian Ocean trade system considered one of the first truly global trading systems?

• It helped to connect more people, ideas, and cultures.

• Because of the monsoon winds.

• It offered reliable travel.

• Because of goods like spices, metals, and textiles.

Multiple Choice

How did the Ming dynasty’s approach to trade change over time?

• They wanted to continue to build alliances with other countries.

• The allowed merchants unlimited access to their goods.

• The grew suspicious of foreign influence and sought to limit contact with the outside world.

• The set out on additional voyages.

Open Ended

How did the desire for Chinese products influence European exploration?