Eastern Culture And Civilizations: Ming Dynasty Quiz

Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese corruption. isolationism. kowtowing. missionaries.

Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty? the Dutch Zheng He's Tokugawa's the British

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

China grew very wealthy mainly as a result of discovering gold. Chinese trading skilled Chinese artisans. agriculture.