- History Teresa Cuellar
Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Mughal Empire in India?
A. The introduction of democracy in governance
B. The construction of the Taj Mahal
C. The abolition of trade routes through India
D. The adoption of Buddhism as the state religion
The Ming emperors encourage overseas trade and began a series of explorations led by Zheng He to demonstrate Chinese superiority
The Ming dynasty brought back the civil service exams and based society on traditional Confucian teachings
Zheng He
Zheng He explored areas along the Indian Ocean & Africa, expanded trade, & collected tribute from foreigners
With a fleet of over 100 ships, Zheng He led 7 different expeditions
Zheng He had better ships & traveled farther than any European explorers would for 100 years
What was one of the primary goals of Zheng He's explorations?
A. To conquer new lands
B. To expand trade and collect tribute from foreigners
C. To find a sea route to Europe
D. To map the coastlines of Asia
Zheng He’s fleet consisted of how many ships?
A. Over 50 ships
B. Over 75 ships
C. Over 100 ships
D. Over 150 ships
After the 7th treasure fleet voyage in 1433, Chinese leaders unexpectedly ended the expeditions & retreated into isolationism
China’s official trade policy was to keep the influence of outsiders to a minimum
China’s geography & gov’t policies kept it relatively isolated for the next 300 years until European merchants in the 1800s demanded access to Chinese trade
The Ming used their wealth to fund projects such as extending the Great Wall, improving the Grand Canal, and building parts of the Forbidden City for the rulers.
Over time, the Ming dynasty weakened due to inflation, high taxes, isolationism, and discontented peasants.
No longer the leader in gunpowder-based weaponry, shipbuilding, and navigation, the Ming dynasty focused on improvements of existing technologies such as lacquers, porcelains, and textiles.
In 1644, foreigners from Manchuria (the Manchu) overthrew the Ming dynasty and later became known as the Qing dynasty.
What were some factors that contributed to the weakening of the Ming dynasty?
A. Military conquests and territorial expansions
B. Economic growth and technological advancements
C. Inflation, high taxes, isolationism, and discontented peasants
D. Cultural exchange and artistic achievements
The Ming dynasty weakened primarily due to military defeats and external invasions.
a) True b) False
Which structure was significantly restored and expanded during the Ming Dynasty?
A. The Grand Canal
B. The Great Wall of China
C. The Silk Road
D. The Temple of Heaven
What event marked the end of the Ming Dynasty in 1644?
A. Invasion by the Mongols
B. The rise of the Qing Dynasty
C. The death of the last Ming emperor
D. The fall of Beijing to rebel forces
Which philosophy was reinstated as the state ideology during the Ming Dynasty?
A. Buddhism
B. Taoism
C. Confucianism
D. Legalism