Ming Dynasty Quiz

When did the Tang Dynasty fall, leading to a period of civil war in China?

• In the year 907

• In the year 960

• In the third century BC

• In the 1350s

Who was the founder of the Ming Dynasty?

• Wang Renyu

• The soldier-poet

• The barbarian

• Hongwu

Before the Ming Dynasty, which empire ruled China?

• The Tang Dynasty

• The Mongol Empire

• The Barbarian Empire

• The European Empire

What was the Ming Dynasty founder's status before his rise to power?

• A wealthy noble

• A soldier-poet

• A penniless Buddhist monk

• A government official

What was the purpose of the Grand Canal refurbishment in the 15th century?

• To increase tourism in the Ming dynasty state.

• To facilitate the spread of a mercantile mentality across China.

• To create a site for sacred rituals in the Ming dynasty state.

• To connect Beijing with the south and improve China's economy.

How many days a year did the translator mention they spend on the boat?

• 350 days

• 150 days

• 200 days

• 365 days

What was the population estimate of the world under Ming rule in the 15th century?

• Between 150 and 200 million

• Between 100 and 150 million

• Between 200 and 250 million

• Between 250 and 300 million

Who led the seven great voyages westwards before Columbus and Vasco De Gama?

• Admiral Zheng He

• Henry VIII

• The Yongle emperor

• A high-ranking Muslim courtier

What was the primary role of the high-ranking Muslim courtier, a eunuch, during the Ming dynasty's expeditions?

• To explore new lands

• To trade with other countries

• To receive tribute and show off the glory of the Yongle emperor

• To conquer foreign territories

What was the size of the largest boats that could have been built according to the findings from the modern excavation of the Ming dockyards in Nanjing?

• 240 feet long

• 120 feet long

• 360 feet long

• 480 feet long