Chapter 16 World History

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

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

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 low 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

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

• He eliminated all rivals in his government

• He defeated his enemies as 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

Which statement characterizes Tokugawa society?

• The shogun controlled the government

• Peasants owned more land than the samurai

• Merchants were more respected than warriors

• The emperor was the most powerful ruler in the country

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

• The importations of the Portuguese cannon

• The adoption of Chinese cultural influences

• The continued threats of Mongolian invasion

• The growing influence of Christian missionaries

Which statement characterizes Japanese commercial policies after 1639?

• Japan began a period of economic expansion

• Japan completely isolated itself from foreign contact

• Japan continue to trade with the Netherlands and China

• Japan welcomed Portuguese and Spanish military suppliers

Why was Portugal the first western European nation to travel to India by sea?

• The Portuguese royal family invested large sums of money in naval exploration

• Portuguese captains hired Muslim sailors were familiar with the east coast of Africa

• The Portuguese invented the triangular sail, allowing them to sail against ocean currents

• Portuguese soldiers discovered maps of Africa after they conquered the Muslim city of Ceuta

Where did Christopher Columbus expect to land?

• In the islands of East Asia

• On the southern coast of Africa

• In the islands of the Mediterranean

• On the eastern coast of South America

Which statement characterizes the Spanish exploration of Mexico?

• The lands were largely uninhabited by native populations

• The native populations had already converted to their religion

• The Spanish discovered a culture that had little scientific advancement

• The Spanish had discovered a civilization that was richer in gold than theirs.