Land-Based Empires: China

What system did Kublai Khan create instead of the traditional method of taxation?

• Oppressive tax-farming system

• Feudal system

• Barter system

• Flat tax system

What was one of the benefits brought by the Mongols during their rule in China?

• Secure trade routes

• Increased isolation

• Decreased trade

• Elimination of taxes

Which city did the Mongols make their capital in China?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Nanjing

• Xi'an

By 1368, what were some of the reasons for the collapse of the Yuan Dynasty?

• Plague, famine, high taxation, and a peasant uprising

• Economic prosperity and peace

• Military conquest by Japan

• Natural disasters and foreign invasions

What was one of the main efforts during the early decades of the Ming Dynasty?

• Eliminate all signs of foreign rule

• Expand the empire into Europe

• Adopt Mongol customs

• Focus on maritime exploration

Who was the emperor that sought to compile all previous writings on history, geography, ethics, and government during the Ming Dynasty?

• Emperor Yongle

• Emperor Kangxi

• Emperor Qianlong

• Emperor Taizong

Where was the capital of China kept during the Ming Dynasty?

• Beijing

• Nanjing

• Shanghai

• Xi'an

What major construction did Emperor Yongle order during his reign?

• The Forbidden City

• The Great Wall

• The Summer Palace

• The Terracotta Army

What was one of the main efforts during the early decades of the Ming Dynasty?

• Rebuilding the Great Wall

• Expanding the Silk Road

• Establishing trade with Europe

• Developing a new writing system

What system was re-established during the Ming Dynasty in China?

• Civil service examination system

• Feudal system

• Democratic election system

• Monarchical system