4-4 The Ming Dynasty

Zheng He's voyages took him to

• the Americas.

• Europe.

• Japan and Korea.

• Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

Which country was the first to make direct contact with China after Marco Polo?

• Europe

• Italy

• Portugal

• Spain

Why did the Ming Dynasty eventually collapse?

• Dishonest officials took over the country.

• Government under Ming emperors was too harsh.

• Trade between Europe and China declined.

• Too many European ideas reached China.

What were Chinese sailing ships called?

• brigs

• caravels

• junks

• schooners

What was the name of the Chinese port where the Portuguese built a trading post?

• Nanjing

• Beijing

• Macao

• Hong Kong

Who was the emperor who reunited China after the Mongol rule?

• Zheng He

• Kublai Khan

• Yongle

• Zhu Yuanzhang

What do you call an official count of people who live in a country or area?

• quantity

• census

• population

• senses

What do you call a person whom those in another culture believe to be uncivilized?

• barbarian

• vandal

• anti-civilian

• plebeian

Who was the Chinese Muslim who led several overseas voyages?

• Marco Polo

• Yongle

• Zheng He

• Zhu Yuanzhang

Which statement analyzes the significance of the structure described in this source?

• The Forbidden City used new architectural styles.

• The Forbidden City was where democracy was established.

• The Forbidden City protected the country from invasion.

• The Forbidden City was the center of government.