The Ming Dynasty of China

Which geographic factor directly influenced the early interactions between China and Korea?

• location

• monsoons

• arid climate

• tropical savannas

The Chinese dynasty that defeated the Mongols in the 14^th century was the

• Ming

• Song

• Tang

• Han

What is one reason the Ming emperors did not expand China’s economic influence across the Indian Ocean after the voyages of Zheng He?

• Resources were needed to combat Japanese Invaders.

• Developing trade networks with Russia was more profitable.

• Conquering European territories drained China’s treasury.

• Foreign goods were considered inferior to those produced in China.

In the later days of the Ming dynasty (1300–1600), the leaders did not want outside ideas and goods to come into China. Social scientists call this

• ethnocentrism

• imperialism

• cultural diffusion

• social mobility

Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were

• valued sources of worthwhile knowledge

• great advanced civilizations barbarians

• not worthy of their attention

• needed sources of cheap labor and goods

During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop investing in overseas naval expeditions?

• Many foreigners were imitating Chinese culture.

• Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.

• People disagreed with Confucius’s demand for more territory.

• Chinese merchants were threatened by foreign competition.

The Chinese belief that China was the Middle Kingdom is an example of

• extraterritoriality

• ethnocentrism

• filial piety

• the Mandate of Heaven

The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored the

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Mississippi River

Zheng He was a Chinese admiral. He was given credit for developing many trade links with India, the Middle East and the eastern coast of Africa. When he died, the Ming leaders banned the building of large ships and stopped all exploration.

The Mings' decision shows they wanted to be

• religious

• interdependent

• isolated

• technological

The ethnocentric attitudes of various Chinese emperors can be attributed to the

• cultural isolation of China

• failure of other nations to become interested in China

• interest of Chinese scholars in other civilizations

• great cultural diversity within China’s borders