China Part Two

In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He was sent by his emperor on sailing voyages to 

• search for gold in Africa
• defeat the Mongol navy in the East China Sea
• collect gifts and display the splendor of China
• discover an ocean route to North America

When the Mongols took over China they founded which dynasty?

• Qin

• Tang

• Yuan

• Han

• Song

Who had the largest land empire in history?

• The Mughals

• The Ottomans

• The Mongols

• The Romans

• The Byzantines

Kublai Khan overthrew which dynasty?

• Tang

• Song

• Yuan

• Ming

• Qin

Which dynasty was the only non Chinese dynasty?

• Tang

• Yuan

• Qin

• Han

• Song

China was able to build the world's greatest naval power during this dynasty.

• Ming

• Sung

• Yuan

• Ching

Zheng He followed what religion?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Zheng He conquered many territories.

• True

• False

What did Zheng He bring back to China?

• rats and insects

• bananas

• Giraffes, and other animals

• silk, tea, and spices

Why did the Ming Emperor send Zheng He on voyages of exploration?

• To look for treasure and money

• To gain new territory

• To capture people to work for them

• To trade, explore new trade routes, and to show off China's power