Ming Dynasty

What was the purpose of the Forbidden City ?

• To prevent the Mongols from attacking the Emperor

• To keep the riches of the Empire in one place

• To provide extra protection for the Emperor from the common people

• To symbolize the power and might of the Emperor

The Ming emperors built what for themselves, families, members of the court, and government?

• Forbidden City

• a new capital city

• new pleasure boats like the Sui

• new weapons

Zheng He's voyages took him to

• the Americas.

• Europe.

• Japan and Korea.

• Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to

• search for gold and other riches in Africa

• defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

• show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China

• discover an ocean route to North America

The Ming Dynasty believed the best way to deal with the constant threat of Mongol invasion was to-

• create a strong navy to defend China's coast

• negotiate a peace with their enemies to the North

• rebuild and improve the Great Wall

• invade Mongolia

Following Zheng He's death, what happened to the voyages, the Chinese navy and the focus of China? Select 3.

• the voyages stopped and the navy was drastically cut

• a new leader was put in place and voyages to America began

• attention was placed on stopping Mongol attacks from the North

• a period of isolationism began

These groups of people were a major threat to the Ming dynasty.

• Huns

• Mongols

• Turks

• Persians

What was the purpose of Zheng He's Seven Voyages?

• To show off Chinese prestige, power, and riches

• To find more trade routes to Europe

• To make money for the Chines

• To find a lost treasure

In the 1400s, after the emperor stopped voyages of exploration, China

• became isolated.

• exported cotton and spices.

• increased trade with Europe.

• produced warships for the Mongols.