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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because
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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.2
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What statement best describes how mathematics was advanced during the Ming Dynasty?
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Algebra was invented.B
The value of 0 was explained.C
The use of the abacus was expanded and refined.D
Woodblock printing was used for writing numbers.3
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
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a comprehensive code of laws.B
a fair judicial system.C
a strong police force.D
a totalitarian form of government.5
What is one achievement of the Ming Dynasty?
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The Ming Dynasty was the last of the Chinese dynasties, ruling through the 1800s until it was overthrown in a civil war.B
The Forbidden City was destroyed for limiting access to the poor, and its golden bricks were redistributed throughout the city.C
The Ming Dynasty imported all of its tea, silk, and porcelain from around the world; it seldom needed to produce any products of its own.D
The Ming Dynasty produced Zheng He, a skilled navigator whose voyages predated famous Europeans.6
What happened after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?
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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.7
What did it mean when foreign diplomats "kowtowed” to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?
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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.8
How did Hongwu follow the teachings of Confucius?
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by building chariots of porcelainB
by encouraging exploration beyond ChinaC
by making sure that everyone could earn a livingD
by setting high standards of behavior for government leaders9
Look at the image of an architectural achievement made during the Ming dynasty.
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the Confucian TempleB
the Emperor’s PalaceC
the Forbidden CityD
the Government Palace10
During the period of isolationism, why were the Chinese successful in imposing new rules governing trade with foreigners?
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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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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