Ming Dynasty

What was one of the main purposes of the Chinese expeditions during the Ming Dynasty?

• To find new trade routes to Europe

• To establish Chinese presence and trade in the Indian Ocean

• To discover the Americas

What was one of the main purposes of the Chinese expeditions during the Ming Dynasty?

• To find new trade routes to Europe

• To establish Chinese presence and trade in the Indian Ocean

• To discover the Americas

• To conquer Japan

Which scientific advancement was prominent during the Ming Dynasty?

• Invention of the telescope

• Development of gunpowder

• Advancement in traditional Chinese medicine

• Discovery of electricity

What was a significant contribution of the Ming Dynasty to agriculture?

• Introduction of crop rotation

• Development of new rice varieties

• Invention of the plow

• Use of chemical fertilizers

Which material was extensively used in Ming Dynasty architecture?

• Steel

• Concrete

• Wood

• Glass

What was a notable astronomical achievement during the Ming Dynasty?

• First recorded solar eclipse

• Construction of the Beijing Ancient Observatory

• Discovery of Neptune

• Invention of the astrolabe

Which Ming Dynasty invention had a significant impact on navigation?

• Magnetic compass

• Sextant

• Chronometer

• Radar

What was a key feature of Ming Dynasty porcelain production?

• Use of cobalt blue underglaze

• Introduction of bone china

• Mass production techniques

• Use of synthetic dyes

Which scientific field saw advancements during the Ming Dynasty?

• Genetics

• Astronomy

• Quantum physics

• Microbiology

What was a major environmental concern during the Ming Dynasty?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Soil erosion