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What did it mean when foreign diplomats "kowtowed” to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?

A
It meant that the diplomats relinquished all their rights in the Forbidden City.
B
It meant that the diplomats were showing respect for the Chinese emperor.
C
It meant that foreign missionaries could no longer visit China.
D
It meant that the diplomats had full trading rights equal to those of China.
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During the period of isolationism, why were the Chinese successful in imposing new rules governing trade with foreigners?

A
The same rules were imposed by all countries that traded with China.
B
The number of countries that traded with China was limited.
C
Foreigners were fearful of China’s military.
D
Chinese goods were in high demand.
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What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse?

A
Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty.
B
The dynasty won a war against the Ming government and executed the Ming leaders.
C
Isolationism led to a lack of new ideas to keep the government current.
D
Famine caused a plague that killed many soldiers and many of the emperor’s supporters.
4

To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created

A
a comprehensive code of laws.
B
a fair judicial system.
C
a strong police force.
D
a totalitarian form of government.
5

After granting trading rights to the Dutch in the Netherlands, China allowed them to

A
enter the Forbidden City without special permission.
B
trade with Britain and other nations.
C
set up trading posts at ports in China.
D
bring their missionaries to Chinese port cities.
6

When was the Ming dynasty established?

A
the 1100s CE
B
the 1200s CE
C
the 1300s CE
D
the 1400s CE
7

Europeans were motivated to trade with China because

A
they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
B
they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.
C
they wanted increased control of the trade routes to all the Asian markets.
D
thought it was the only way to get their missionaries into China.
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The Forbidden City was given its name because

A
it was the home of the emperor and his family.
B
it was surrounded by a stone wall twenty-five feet high.
C
only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter.
D
trade was allowed only within the city boundaries.
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What happened after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?

A
China lost half its territory to the Japanese.
B
China began a new era of exploration.
C
The Manchus took over and created a new dynasty called the Qing.
D
Tokugawa of Japan invaded China and became the new emperor.
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Why did Hongwu feel that a strong military was necessary?

A
to increase China’s territory
B
to prevent a rebellion by Mongols
C
to spread Confucian ideas
D
to protect his position as emperor

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