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Question 1

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

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Chinese goods were in high demand.

Question 2

China grew very wealthy mainly as a result of

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Chinese trading.

Question 3

Europeans were motivated to trade with China because

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they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.

Question 4

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

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set up trading posts at ports in China.

Question 5

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

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It meant that the diplomats were showing respect for the Chinese emperor.

Question 6

How did Hongwu follow the teachings of Confucius?

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by setting high standards of behavior for government leaders

Question 7

To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created

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a comprehensive code of laws.

Question 8

The Forbidden City was given its name because

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

Question 9

Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese

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isolationism.

Question 10

Government positions under Hongwu were filled by

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civil service exams.

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