The Ming Dynasty
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
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
In order to establish the Ming dynasty in China, Hongwu first had to drive out the Turks. Mongols. Greeks. Dutch.
Mongols
Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty? the Dutch Zheng He's Tokugawa's the British
Zheng He's
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 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
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
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
Under Hongwu, what system of government was reintroduced? democratic republican Confucian authoritarian
confucian
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
Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese corruption. isolationism. kowtowing. missionaries.
isolationism
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