Unit 6 - The Ming Dynasty
deep water locks
raises and lowers ships and water levels in canals
The treasure fleets exported many Ming goods.
How did Zheng He impact Ming economics?
Chinese goods were widely popularized in Europe.
How did the Ming Dynasty impact European culture?
use of the civil service exam
How did the Ming Dynasty maintain effective administration?
taxation of citizens and trade
How did the Ming Dynasty pay for expansion of the empire?
Each family sent one male member.
How did the Ming dynasty recruit its military?
They created deep water locks.
How did the Ming improve the Grand Canal?
Population decreased by nearly 2/3rds
How did the bubonic plague of the 14th century impact the Ming population?
Maintaining and extending the Great Wall
What did the Ming do to protect its Northern border?
government building
What was the purpose of the Forbidden City?
transportation of goods from North to South
What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?
silk and porcelain
What were the most popular exports of the Ming Dynasty?
Zheng He's voyages in the Indian Ocean
Which of the following affected Ming diplomacy?
Rebellions caused by famine and crop failure
Which of the following best describes the decline of the Ming Dynasty?
The Great Wall, gunpowder, superior naval technology
Which of the following was a cause of the Ming Dynasty's successful maintaining its territory?
Ming exports were purchased in silver and highly sought after.
Why did the Ming control much of the world's silver?
Grand Canal
extensive artificial river running North and South of the Empire
junk
massive ocean-faring ships
Great Wall
massive wall extending along the Northern border of the empire
