The Ming Dynasty

The Forbidden City was given its name because

it was the home of the emperor and his family.
it was surrounded by a stone wall twenty-five feet high.
only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter.
trade was allowed only within the city boundaries.

only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter

Under Hongwu, what system of government was reintroduced?

democratic
republican
Confucian
authoritarian

confucian

During the period of isolationism, why were the Chinese successful in imposing new rules governing trade with foreigners?

The same rules were imposed by all countries that traded with China.
The number of countries that traded with China was limited.
Foreigners were fearful of China’s military.
Chinese goods were in high demand.

Chinese good were in high demand

What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse?

Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty.
The dynasty won a war against the Ming government and executed the Ming leaders.
Isolationism led to a lack of new ideas to keep the government current.
Famine caused a plague that killed many soldiers and many of the emperor’s supporters.

Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty

Hongwu followed the teachings of Confucius by helping the economy grow and

by building chariots.
by encouraging exploration.
by allowing women to serve in government.
by making sure that everyone could earn a living.

by making sure that everyone could earn a living

What was Zheng He’s most important accomplishment?

Zheng He spread Chinese ideas and brought wealth to China from his travels.
Zheng He commanded an impressive fleet of ships.
Zheng He sailed the Indian Ocean and around Africa.
Zheng He conquered lands as far away as Africa to increase the dynasty’s power.

Zheng He spread Chinese ideas and brought wealth to China from his travels

Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese

corruption.
isolationism.
kowtowing.
missionaries.

isolationism

When was the Ming dynasty established?

the 1100s CE
the 1200s CE
the 1300s CE
the 1400s CE

1300s

What is the best example of the Ming dynasty’s achievements in government?

The government had a comprehensive code of laws for the people to follow.
A strong military backed up the government to make it even stronger.
The emperor ruled the government and people authoritatively.
Government positions were filled by civil service exams.

Government positions were filled by civil service exams

In order to establish the Ming dynasty in China, Hongwu first had to drive out the

Turks.
Mongols.
Greeks.
Dutch.

Mongols

To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created

a comprehensive code of laws.
a fair judicial system.
a strong police force.
a totalitarian form of government.

comprehensive code of laws

Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty?

the Dutch
Zheng He’s
Tokugawa’s
the British

Zheng He’s

In chronological order, which factors led to the Ming dynasty’s decline?

economic problems, declining trade, famine, ineffective emperors
ineffective emperors, famine, declining trade, economic problems
famine, declining trade, ineffective emperors, economic problems
declining trade, famine, economic problems, ineffective emperors

ineffective emperors, famine, declining trade, economic problems