The Ming Dynasty's Destructive Appetite For Silver | Empires of

In what year did the Emperor of China decide that taxes must be paid in silver?

• 1759

• 1581

• 1603

• 1644

Which mountain in the Andes was known for its vast silver deposits?

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Mount Everest

• Cerro Rico

What was the primary reason for the huge demand for silver in China?

• Weapon manufacturing

• Cultural rituals

• Tax payment

• Jewelry making

Which dynasty was in power in China when it was decided that taxes must be paid in silver?

• Tang Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the name of the city that became a major hub due to the silver trade?

• Hong Kong

• Beijing

• Manila

• Shanghai

What was the name of the large ships used in the Manila-Acapulco trade route?

• Manila galleons

• Spanish caravels

• British clippers

• Dutch fluyts

Which empire was described as 'an empire on which the sun never sets' due to its vast territories?

• British Empire

• Spanish Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Roman Empire

What was the primary commodity that Chinese junks carried back from Manila?

• Tea

• Silver

• Spices

• Silk

Which city was built with a significant influence from the wealth generated by the silver trade?

• Manila

• Canton

• Potosi

• Madrid

What was the main reason for the decline of the Ming Dynasty?

• Foreign invasions

• Economic mismanagement

• Natural disasters

• Silver shortage