MING DYNASTY

What dynasty is the focus of the unit?

• Qing Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty

• Ottoman Empire

• Ming Dynasty

What was the primary goal of the Ming Dynasty's early decades?

• Conquer the Mongols

• Expand its territories

• Eliminate all signs of foreign rule

• Establish trade with Europe

Who was the founder of the Ming Dynasty?

• Yongle Emperor

• Zheng He

• Zhu Yuanzhang

• Kublai Khan

What significant construction did the Yongle Emperor begin in 1406?

• The Temple of Heaven

• The Imperial City/Forbidden City

• The Great Wall

• The Grand Canal

What was the purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To establish trade routes

• To conquer new lands

• To spread Confucianism

• To collect tribute from foreign lands

How did the Ming Dynasty attempt to defend against the Mongols?

• By expanding into Mongolia

• By adopting Mongol military tactics

• By forming alliances with European powers

• By building the Great Wall

What was a consequence of the Ming Dynasty's focus on the Mongol threat?

• They became a dominant naval power

• They established a lasting peace with the Mongols

• They ignored the rising threat of the Manchus

• They expanded their empire significantly

What was the role of the civil service examination system under the Ming Dynasty?

• To recruit military officers

• To select candidates for the imperial court

• To educate the population on Confucianism

• To control the merchant class

What was the intended purpose of constructing the Forbidden City?

• To defend against invasions

• To serve as a trade center

• To represent the power and prestige of the Ming Dynasty

• To house the emperor's concubines

What was a major cultural effort by Emperor Yongle to promote Chinese identity?

• The sponsorship of an enormous encyclopedia

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The establishment of a new capital in Nanjing

• The ban on foreign trade