7.07 The Ming Dynasty

What does the name 'Ming' mean?

• Brightness

• Power

• Wisdom

• Victory

Who were the supreme rulers in China during the Ming Dynasty?

• Mongolian emperors

• Scholar-officials

• Military leaders

• Artisans

What were the hereditary classifications of Chinese people during the Ming Dynasty?

• Civilian, military, and artisans

• Scholar-officials, merchants, and farmers

• Emperors, nobles, and commoners

• Men, women, and children

What did civil servants have to pass in order to work in the government during the Ming Dynasty?

• Physical fitness test

• Artistic talent assessment

• Competitive civil service exams

• Personality evaluation

Which emperor moved the capital of China from Nanjing to Beijing?

• Zhu Di

• Yongle Emperor

• Ming Emperor

• Zheng He

What is the name of the enormous walled compound in Beijing that would be home to the emperor?

• Great Wall

• The Forbidden City

• Ming Dynasty Complex

• Yongle City

What was the purposeful design of the Forbidden City meant to convey?

• Imperial power

• Peace and harmony

• Religious devotion

• Scientific progress

Why was the Forbidden City named as such?

• It was forbidden for commoners to enter

• It was a city of secrets

• It was a city of isolation

• It was a city of luxury

What took place in the outer court of the Forbidden City?

• Government affairs and ceremonies

• Emperor's family activities

• Art and cultural events

• Foreign trade negotiations

What cultural advances occurred during the Ming Dynasty?

• Advancements in pottery

• Advancements in literature

• Advancements in painting

• All of the above