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1.

What is the definition of Daoism?

a)

a series of rulers from the same family or group

b)

Confucian concept of respect for one’s elders as described by the Five Relationships

c)

a Chinese philosophy founded by Lao Tze around 500 BCE; Daoists believe that they should live their lives in harmony with nature by following “the way” (Dao). Daoists believe that people should not fight the way of nature, but instead follow it.

d)

a system for ranking groups of people

2.

What is the definition of Confucianism?

a)

a philosophy founded by Confucius around 500 BCE in China; the philosophy stresses the importance of social order which can be explained through Five Relationships

b)

Confucian concept of respect for one’s elders as described by the Five Relationships

c)

a system for ranking groups of people

d)

a Chinese philosophy founded by Lao Tze around 500 BCE; Daoists believe that they should live their lives in harmony with nature by following “the way” (Dao). Daoists believe that people should not fight the way of nature, but instead follow it.

3.

What is the definition of filial piety?

a)

a Chinese philosophy founded by Lao Tze around 500 BCE; Daoists believe that they should live their lives in harmony with nature by following “the way” (Dao). Daoists believe that people should not fight the way of nature, but instead follow it.

b)

Confucian concept of respect for one’s elders as described by the Five Relationships

c)

a system for ranking groups of people

d)

a philosophy founded by Confucius around 500 BCE in China; the philosophy stresses the importance of social order which can be explained through Five Relationships

4.

What is the definition of dynasty?

a)

a Chinese philosophy founded by Lao Tze around 500 BCE; Daoists believe that they should live their lives in harmony with nature by following “the way” (Dao). Daoists believe that people should not fight the way of nature, but instead follow it.

b)

a philosophy founded by Confucius around 500 BCE in China; the philosophy stresses the importance of social order which can be explained through Five Relationships

c)

a system for ranking groups of people

d)

a series of rulers from the same family or group

5.

The Capital of the Ming Dynasty was relocated where?

a)

Xi'an

b)

Nanning

c)

Changsha

d)

Beijing

6.

The Confucian code of laws regulated all aspects of social affairs which included what?

a)

Political Affairs

b)

Economic Affairs

c)

International Relations

d)

All of the above

7.

Ming China's society was patriarchal. What does patriarchal mean?

a)

is a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property.

b)

is any community whose economy is based on producing and maintaining crops and farmland.

c)

is a military hierarchy in which a ruler or lord offers mounted fighters a fief, a unit of land to control in exchange for a military service.

d)

None of the above

8.

Who did the Ming Dynasty overthrow?

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Yuan Dynasty

d)

Qing Dynasty

9.

The Ming Dynasty followed the collapse of the Mongol ___________ dynasty.

a)

Yuan

b)

Song

c)

Tang

d)

Han

10.

Zheng He's voyages took him to

a)

the Americas.

b)

Europe.

c)

Japan and Korea.

d)

Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

11.

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

a)

search for gold and other riches in Africa

b)

defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea

c)

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

d)

discover an ocean route to North America

12.

The belief that it is best for a nation to protect its borders and stay away from other countries is-

a)

nationalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

isolationism

d)

capitalism

13.

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

a)

create a strong navy to defend China's coast

b)

negotiate a peace with their enemies to the North

c)

rebuild and improve the Great Wall

d)

invade Mongolia

14.

Zheng He

a)

was great Mongol leader

b)

was the greatest Ming emperor

c)

defeated the Mongols in China

d)

great Chinese explorer

15.

The Ming is responsible for the restoration of what?

a)

Grand canal

b)

Great Wall

c)

Forbidden City

d)

The massive boats

16.

This is an example of?

a)

ceremonial drinking bowl

b)

Main Chinese import

c)

Ming porcelain

d)

All of the above

e)

All of the above

17.

What continent is China located on?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

India

18.

What forms China's natural barrier to the east?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Himalayas

d)

Tibetan Plateau

19.

What major crop was grown in the south along the banks of the Yangtze River?

a)

Corn

b)

Millet

c)

Wheat

d)

Rice

20.

A piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

a)

Peninsula

b)

Atoll

c)

Plateau

d)

Florida

21.

a)

China

b)

Bangladesh

c)

India

d)

Taiwan

22.

a)

North Korea

b)

South Korea

c)

Japan

d)

Phillipines

23.

The ocean that lies between Africa, India, and Australia.

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Southern Ocean

d)

Indian Ocean

24.

Where did Confucianism originate?

a)

Japan

b)

India

c)

Arabia

d)

China

25.

In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives. Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?

a)

Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.

b)

So that their elders will fund their children's education.

c)

Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.

d)

Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.

26.

Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.

a)

authority

b)

jail

c)

love

d)

trouble

27.

Why was there more social mobility in this era?

a)

The civil service exam

b)

Better farming

c)

More abilities to move

d)

The creation of the Grand Canal

28.

To become a scholar official

a)

students had to know Buddhism

b)

Students had to be from noble families

c)

students had to make inventions

d)

students had to pass a difficult Confucian test

29.

the Confucian idea that obedience to one’s parents is important above all else. It teaches important lessons about good citizenship, and creates social order and harmony

a)

Taoism

b)

Foot-Binding

c)

Dynastic Cycle

d)

Filial Piety

30.

required test first to determine who should become a government official to make sure employees are qualified for their position; first used under the Han Dynasty

a)

Meritocracy

b)

Civil Service Exam

c)

Bureaucracy

d)

Legalism

31.

the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability

a)

Meritocracy

b)

Bureaucracy

c)

Autocracy

d)

Legalism

32.

structure built under the Qin Dynasty for the purpose of keeping invaders out of the empire & citizens within the empire

a)

Tribute

b)

Foot-Binding

c)

Great Wall

d)

Silk Road

33.

money paid regularly by one nation to another for protection from potential invasion

a)

Tribute

b)

Foot-Binding

c)

Great Wall

d)

Silk Road

34.

The divine source of authority and the right to rule of China's early kings and emperors

a)

Scholar-Official

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Isolationism

d)

Civil Service

35.

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?

a)

Obeys the priests

b)

controlled an army

c)

governed justly and truly

d)

conquered new territories

36.

What is a dynastic cycle?

a)

A representation of the economic trends in the dynasty

b)

A pattern of rising and falling of dynasties

c)

A cycle of constant suffering and sadness among the Chinese

d)

A demonstration of absolute competence among kings and emperors

37.

Who was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty?

a)

Hongwu

b)

Zheng He

c)

Kublai

d)

Yonglo

38.

What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Taoism

39.

The pain, poverty, and sorrow that afflict human beings are caused by their attachment to things of this world. Once people let go of their worldly cares, pain and sorrow can be forgotten. This is a characteristic of which religion?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Confucianism

d)

All of the Above

FA Ming Dynasty Review

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