Ming Dynasty

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the overthrow of the Yuan Dynasty and the establishment of the Ming Dynasty?

• Peasant rebellion

• Foreign invasion

• Economic collapse

• Natural disaster

Multiple Choice

Which cities served as capitals during the Ming Dynasty, according to the map?

• Beijing and Nanjing

• Xi'an and Chengdu

• Hangzhou and Fuzhou

• Kaifeng and Wuchang

Open Ended

What was the significance of reinstating the Confucian Civil Service Exam during the Ming Dynasty?

Multiple Select

Select all the reforms and policies implemented during the Ming Dynasty.

• Adoption of Mandarin as official language

• Support for Confucianism and Neo-Confucianism

• Expansion of the Great Wall

• Abolition of the civil service exam

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Great Wall is correct?

• It was originally built in the 15th century.

• It is less than 1,000 miles long.

• It includes guard towers and rooms for soldiers.

• It was never rebuilt after the Qin dynasty.

Multiple Choice

Which Chinese emperor moved the capital to Beijing and constructed the Forbidden City?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Zhu Di

• Kublai Khan

• Zheng He

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Forbidden City in Chinese history.

Multiple Select

What were some of the main goals of Chinese exploration during the Ming Dynasty?

• To conquer new territories

• To display prestige and superiority

• To enroll distant peoples in the tribute system

• To bring back exotic goods

Open Ended

Describe the scale and purpose of Zheng He's voyages during the Ming Dynasty.

Multiple Choice

Which regions did Zheng He visit during his voyages, according to the map?

• East Africa, Arabia, India, Southeast Asia

• North America, Europe, Australia, Japan

• South America, Russia, Antarctica, Greenland

• Central America, Spain, Italy, France

Open Ended

Compare Zheng He’s ship to Columbus’ ship. What does this comparison reveal about Chinese maritime technology during the Ming Dynasty?

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the giraffe in the context of Zheng He’s voyages?

• It was a common animal in China.

• It symbolized the wealth and reach of Chinese exploration.

• It was used for transportation.

• It was a mythical creature.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the renovation of the Grand Canal and the introduction of Columbian Exchange crops in China?

• Limited famines

• Increased population

• Decline of the Ming Dynasty

• Establishment of the Ming as a regional force

Open Ended

How did the Grand Canal contribute to the economic strength of the Ming Dynasty?

Multiple Choice

What was required of foreign nations in order to purchase Chinese luxury products such as silk and porcelain during the Ming dynasty?

• They had to pay tribute to China

• They had to become Chinese citizens

• They had to conquer Chinese territory

• They had to convert to Chinese religion

Open Ended

Describe how the Ming dynasty controlled foreign trade and the impact this had on international relations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about trade during the Ming dynasty is correct?

• Exports could only occur in three ports

• All nations could trade freely with China

• Japan could enter any port at any time

• China imported more than it exported

Multiple Select

Which of the following items are examples of Chinese exports during the Ming dynasty?

• Porcelain

• Ginger

• Gold

• Silk