China’s Contacts with the Outside World

The attitude of the Yuan dynasty toward foreigners is reflected by the fact that

• Chinese students had to learn foreign lanhuages

• Chinese farmers got the top jobs in government

• Foreign explorers were often sold as slaves in China

• Foreign merchants did not have to pay taxes in China

How did the focus of Ming dynasty foreign policy change over time?

• from politics to trade

• from alliance to rivalry

• from warfare to friendship

• from interaction to isolationism

Which of the following would a Chinese ruler be most likely to say toward the end of the Ming dynasty?

• "we want to protect China from outside influence"

• "we hope that China will learn a lot from other countries"

• "we plan for China to develop a more active foreign trade"

• "we will send explorers from China to every part of the world"

Which of the following sentences best summarizes Chinese attitudes toward foreigners during the Tang, Yuan, and Ming dynasties?

• the Chinese valued Chinese goods more than goods from other countries

• the Chinese welcomed foreigners sometimes, but at other times they limited contact

• the Chinese appreciated foreigners, but would not let them have government jobs

• the chinese encouraged contact with those foreigners who accepted Chinese superiority

Which of the following was the most significant result of Marco Polo's travels?

• start of a new route between Europe and China

• anger among Chinese people toward foreigners

• increased European interest in trade with China

• spread of Christianity as a popular faith in China

Based on the map, Kashgar became an important trading city because __________.

Dunhuang and Kashgar were both oasis towns. Between them, the most important factor affecting the location of routes for travel was __________.

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road in ancient China?

• To promote internal trade within China

• To facilitate cultural exchange and trade with other civilizations

• To serve as a military route for Chinese armies

• To isolate China from foreign influences

Which Chinese dynasty is known for establishing the first direct contact with Europe through maritime exploration?

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Silk Road?

• The rise of maritime trade routes

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The invention of the compass

• The spread of Buddhism