China’s Contacts with the Outside World

The Mongol dynasty was also known as the

• Ming dynasty.

• Yuan dynasty.

• Tang dynasty.

• Song dynasty.

Why did the Ming expect other nations to pay tribute?

• to acknowledge China’s superiority

• to entertain the emperor and his family

• to pay for the upkeep of the Silk Road

• all of the above

The Ming dynasty eventually turned inward because Ming rulers

• actively sought out new colonies for China.

• disliked the spices that traders brought from faraway lands.

• wanted to protect their people from foreign influences.

• were unable to raise a strong army to defend China.

One main reason why the Tang government destroyed Buddhist monasteries after 843 was to

• get control of their wealth.

• give their land to foreigners.

• punish their support for rebels.

• support Christian missionaries.

What did China’s tributaries receive from the Ming dynasty?

• Chinese government jobs

• estates in China run by peasants

• the privilege of trading with China

• they become part of China and no longer needed to govern themselves.

What was the purpose of Zheng He’s seven expeditions for the emperor between 1405 and 1433?

• to gather information in secret

• to stop pirates in the China Sea

• to get new tributaries for China

• to gain control of the Silk Road

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

• They always valued Chinese goods more than goods from other countries.

• They welcomed foreigners sometimes, but at other times they limited contact.

• They appreciated foreigners, but never let them have government jobs.

• They only encouraged contact with those foreigners who accepted Chinese superiority.

What was a major role of Buddhist monks and nuns during the Tang dynasty?

• they conducted most of the trade with foreigners

• they set up universities to teach Confucian ideals

• they ran schools, public baths, hospitals, and inns

• they did the chores that others considered too unpleasant

Which of the following led directly to the rule of China by foreigners?

• conquest by the Mongols

• trade along the Silk Road

• invasion by a Song ruler

• spread of Buddhist beliefs

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