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Yuan/Ming Dynasty quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One of the reasons the Mongols were successful conquerors was

a)

They live in yurts.

b)

Their skill at horse and bow.

c)

Their ability to read and write.

d)

They valued Chinese government.

2.

The dynasty that was the result of the defeat of the Mongols and reuniting China.

a)

Ming

b)

Han

c)

Yuan

d)

Tang

3.

Made the Great Wall stronger and more elaborate, the way we see it today.

a)

Ming

b)

Yuan

c)

Han

d)

Qing

4.

Which dynasty did not trust the Chinese to be a part of the government and relied on foreigners?

a)

Yuan

b)

Ming

c)

Song

d)

Sui

5.

Who was the Mongol emperor of the Yuan dynasty?

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Ogedei Khan

d)

Mr. Givens

6.
What dynasty came after the Yuan dynasty?
a)
The Tang dynasty
b)
The Song dynasty
c)
The Ming dynasty
d)
The Qing dynasty
7.
In the beginning, who took control of the Mongols?
a)
Genghis Khan
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Zhu Yuanzhang
d)
All of the above
8.
The Ming emperors built  what for themselves?
a)
Forbidden City
b)
a new capital city
c)
new pleasure boats like the Sui
d)
new weapons
9.
The Forbidden City was built 
a)
 for the emperor, his family and servants
b)
for the Mongol Khans
c)
to promote trade
d)
for defense against invaders
10.
Zheng He
a)
was great Mongol leader
b)
was the greatest Ming emperor
c)
defeated the  Mongols in China
d)
was the leader of the Ming Treasure Fleet and a great mariner (sailor)
11.
This Italian traveled to the court of Kublai Khan and wrote of his journeys.
a)
Emperor Yongle
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Genghis Khan
12.
Who were the nomadic people from the north who conquered China?
a)
Mongols
b)
Merchants
c)
Buddhists
d)
Berbers
13.
Genghis Kahn wanted control of the ________ because of its trade value. 
a)
capital of China
b)
Roman Empire
c)
horse chariot
d)
Silk Road
14.
Kublai Khan tried to invade ________ by sea twice, but both invasions failed. 
a)
Rome
b)
Korea
c)
Australia 
d)
Japan
15.

What was the purpose of the Seven Voyages?

a)

To show off the Chinese prestige, power, and riches

b)

To find more trade routes to Europe

c)

To make money for the Chines

d)

To find a lost treasure

16.

What policy does the Chinese emperor adopt after the Seven Voyages?

a)

Expansionism

b)

Expedition

c)

Exploration

d)

Isolationism

17.
What did the Mongols follow their herds around as?
a)
Farmes
b)
Nomads
c)
Hopeless Wanderer
d)
Business people
18.
What palace complex were common people not allowed into?
a)
The one with the sign that said no common people allowed
b)
Forbidden city
c)
Forbidden palace
d)
Forbidden area
19.
The Ming is responsible for the restoration of what?
a)
Grand canal
b)
Great Wall
c)
Forbidden City
d)
The massive boats
20.
The Ming started their decline with what policy?
a)
7th grade basketball practice
b)
Hide and go seek
c)
Isolationism
d)
Super trading