Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese
corruption.
isolationism.
kowtowing.
missionaries.
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isolationism.
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Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty?
the Dutch
Zheng He's
Tokugawa's
the British
answer
Zheng He's
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The Forbidden City was given its name because
it was the home of the emperor and his family.
it was surrounded by a stone wall twenty-five feet high.
only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter.
trade was allowed only within the city boundaries.
answer
only the Emperor, his family, and select individuals were allowed to enter.
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What is the best example of the Ming dynasty's achievements in government?
The government had a comprehensive code of laws for the people to follow.
A strong military backed up the government to make it even stronger.
The emperor ruled the government and people authoritatively.
Government positions were filled by civil service exams.
answer
Government positions were filled by civil service exams.
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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because
they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.
they wanted increased control of the trade routes to all the Asian markets.
thought it was the only way to get their missionaries into China.
answer
they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
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Hongwu followed the teachings of Confucius by helping the economy grow and
by building chariots.
by encouraging exploration.
by allowing women to serve in government.
by making sure that everyone could earn a living.
answer
by making sure that everyone could earn a living.
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Look at the image of an architectural achievement made during the Ming dynasty.
What is the name of this architectural achievement?
the Confucian Temple
the Emperor's Palace
the Forbidden City
the Government Palace
answer
the Forbidden City
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What did it mean when the Dutch "kowtowed" to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?
It meant that the Dutch relinquished all their rights in the Forbidden City.
It meant that the Dutch recognized the superiority of the Chinese emperor.
It meant that Dutch missionaries could no longer visit China.
It meant that the Dutch had full trading rights equal to those of China.
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It meant that the Dutch recognized the superiority of the Chinese emperor.
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After granting trading rights to the Dutch, China allowed them to
enter the Forbidden City without special permission.
trade with Britain and other nations.
set up trading posts at ports in China.
bring their missionaries to Chinese port cities.
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set up trading posts at ports in China.
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China grew very wealthy mainly as a result of
discovering gold.
Chinese trading
skilled Chinese artisans.
agriculture.
answer
Chinese trading
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