Global 9: Unit 4 #3 Ming Dynasty

The Ming Dynasty was formed by a rebel army that defeated the Mongols and pushed them back behind the [look at the map clues!]

• Grand Canal

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Great Wall

Based on the image, the Ming Dynasty prospered in part due to _________ which increased crops grown.

• terrace farming

• irrigation ditches

• new fertilizers

• crop rotation system

The Ming Dynasty sent their modern fleet of ships on voyages to distant lands to

• conquer new territory

• isolate China from foreign groups

• fend off invading barbarians

• show off the strength of the nation

One of the most famous Ming admirals was Zheng He.

Which conclusion can be made about the Ming dynasty of China as a result of the travels of
      Zheng He?

• China profited more from African trade than from Asian trade.

• Islam became the dominant religion of China.

• The Ming dynasty established overseas trade routes to Europe.

• advanced navigation technology was available to the Ming Dynasty.

The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored

• both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans

• at the same time as the Spanish explorers

• lands in the Western Hemisphere

• Arabia and the east coast of Africa

Based on the information in this map, the Ming Dynasty ______________ with foreigners.

• refused to interact

• welcomed trade