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The Ming Dynasty: Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Yuan

b)

Song

c)

Tang

d)

Han

2.

Zheng He's voyages took him to

a)

the Americas.

b)

Europe.

c)

Japan and Korea.

d)

Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

3.

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

4.

Zheng He was which of the following?

a)

China's greatest explorer (was Muslim)

b)

A chef from China

c)

A Russian worker

d)

A Japenese builder

5.
A belief system based on the teachings of Confucius, a scholar who taught moral virtues and ethics.
a)
Mongols
b)
imperial
c)
Confucianism
d)
civil service examination
6.

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

7.

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

a)

the voyages stopped and the navy was drastically cut

b)

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

c)

attention was placed on stopping Mongol attacks from the North

d)

a period of isolationism began

8.

From which country were the traders that the Chinese allow to visit and trade in the Port of Macao?

a)

Portugal

b)

Italy

c)

Great Britain

d)

The Netherlands

9.

The only woman in Chinese history to rule an empire on her own was ______.

a)

Empress Wu

b)

Grand Canal

c)

Silk Road

d)

Wendi

e)

Yangdi

10.
How is a harmonious society created according to Confucianism?
a)
By praying to Confucius for mercy.
b)
Through individuals following the social rules appropriate to their station in life.
c)
By making certain that foreign elements are not allowed in.
d)
Through democratic processes that allow each individual to vote for those who will rule them.
11.
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.
12.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
a)
Nothing.  There is nothing anyone can do.
b)
If a ruler governed poorly, heaven withdrew its support and the ruler lost power.
c)
The ruler must undergo a rigorous training course to get better.
d)
The ruler must meditate and ask the heavens for answers.
13.

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that:

a)

The king did not govern well

b)

The end of the world was near

c)

The people did not obey the laws

d)

The natural world ignored humans

14.

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

a)

reading the ancient texts

b)

serving in government jobs

c)

living in harmony with nature

d)

working hard to become wealthy

15.

According to Buddhism, where does human suffering come from?

a)

From nature

b)

Desire and want

c)

evil and fear

d)

unmet expectations