Ch14Sec04-China-TheYuanAndMingDynasties

Who became the ruler of the Mongol Empire in 1260?

• Genghis Khan
• Emperor of China
• Kublai Khan
• Foreigners

What were the grand building projects of the Ming dynasty?

• The Great Wall of China and the imperial residences
• The Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China
• The Great Wall of China and the temples
• The Forbidden City and the imperial residences

What was the historical and cultural context of the Great Sea Voyages?

• The Renaissance period
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Enlightenment
• The Middle Ages

What did some Mongols adopt from Chinese culture?

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism
• Buddhism

What was the role of the Ming emperors in running the government?

• They had a smaller role compared to the Tang and Song emperors
• They had a larger role compared to the Tang and Song emperors
• They had no role in running the government
• They had an equal role compared to the Tang and Song emperors

What special privileges were given to foreign traders at Chinese ports?

• Some traders received special privileges
• Foreign traders were banned from Chinese ports
• Foreign traders had to pay higher taxes
• Foreign traders had to follow strict regulations

What is the legacy of the Yuan Dynasty on Chinese history?

• The development of a merit-based civil service system
• The spread of Confucianism as the dominant religion
• The construction of the Forbidden City
• The establishment of a strong centralized government

Who was the founder of the Ming Dynasty?

• Hongwu
• Emperor Taizu
• Kublai Khan
• Zhu Yuanzhang

Which nomadic people attacked the Chinese?

• Aztecs
• Vikings
• Huns
• Mongols

Why did the Chinese resent Mongol rule?

• Because the Mongols were rude and uncivilized
• Because the Mongols prohibited Confucian scholars from gaining power
• Because the Mongols forced them to accept Mongol ways of life
• Because the Mongols came from a region south of China