Quiz on European Trade and Chinese History

What was a major reason Europeans were interested in trading with China and Japan during the Age of Exploration?

• To spread Christianity

• To find new lands for colonization

• To acquire luxury goods

• To establish military alliances

Which dynasty was established in China after the rebellion against the Mongol (Yuan) rulers?

• Qing Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

What was the primary purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• To discover new continents

• To establish trade routes

• To show China's might and power

• To find new spices

How many voyages did Chinese Admiral Zheng He lead?

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

• Twelve

What happened to the Chinese fleet after Zheng He's death?

• It expanded to explore the Americas

• It was used to conquer Japan

• It was destroyed as China withdrew into isolation

• It continued to explore Africa

What was a key feature of China's trade policies in the 1500s?

• Open trade with all countries

• Isolation and self-sufficiency

• Free trade agreements

• Trade alliances with Europe

What was required of foreign states that wanted to trade with China during the Ming Dynasty?

• Pay a tribute to European leaders

• Follow Chinese rules

• Establish permanent settlements

• Convert to Chinese culture

What was the Kowtow ritual in Ming China?

• A trade negotiation tactic

• Kneeling and touching the forehead to the ground

• A military strategy

• A religious ceremony

What impact did European missionaries have in Japan by 1600?

• They were expelled from Japan

• They converted 300,000 Japanese to Christianity

• They established trade routes

• They became Japanese lords

What was the result of the peasant rebellion in Japan involving Christians?

• Christians were given more rights

• Shoguns formed an exclusion policy

• Christianity became the state religion

• Trade with Europe increased