The Ming Dynasty Review

Which of the following is the first Chinese Dynasty after the Mongols were expelled during the Red Turban Rebellion?

• Qing

• Yuan

• Ming

• Song

Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment by HongWu during his reign as the first Ming Dynasty emperor?

• Built the "Forbidden city" in Beijing

• Revived Confucianism in Chinese society

• Expanded agricultural production through land grants and increased irrigation projects.

• Reintroduced a civil service examination which promoted people in government based on individual merit and knowledge.

What was the purpose of the Seven Voyages financed by Yonglo?

• To show off the Chinese prestige, power, and riches

• To find more trade routes to Europe

• To make money for the Chinese

• To find a lost treasure

What policy did the Chinese adopt towards the west in the 1500's?

• Expansionism

• Expedition

• Exploration

• Isolationism

What was the purpose of the Forbidden City ?

• To prevent the Mongols from attacking the Emperor

• To keep the riches of the Empire in one place

• To provide extra protection for the Emperor from the common people

• To symbolize the power and might of the Emperor

In Ming China, who was allowed to trade with European merchants?

• Everyone

• Only Chinese government officials

The imperial palace complex where common people and foreigners were banned in China was called the

• Versailles Palace

• Forbidden city

• Tienanmen Square

• The Summer Palace