Mongol Empire/ Ming Dynasty

What was one result of Yongle’s reign?

• a government controlled trading network that isolated China from other nations

• an abandonment of Chinese traditions for those of the Europeans

• large-scale prosperity, especially from trade with Europeans

• the loss of an expansive Chinese empire built around trade networks and relations with other nations

What did the travels made by Marco Polo reveal to Europeans about the Chinese civilization under Mongol rule?

• It had adopted Orthodox Christianity and built many temples.

• It had become the most powerful military civilization and would soon conquer Europe.

• It had become the richest civilization in the world due to its extensive trading network.

• It had badly declined under the savage nature of the Mongols.

What made Hongwu a popular leader among the large peasant population?

• He adopted Mongol trading methods and culture prior to their decline.

• He redistributed land to them.

• He moved the Chinese capital to the North to expand trade routes.

• He instituted public work projects

Why did the Ming Dynasty end maritime voyages?

• Zheng He passed away in the middle of a voyage

• They ran out of money and could not afford it.

• They feared they were wasting too many valuable economic resources.

• Trade was interrupted due to war

How did Kublai Khan impact trading networks between Europeans and the Chinese?

• He set up post roads and highways that linked China to other regions and improved trade.

• He made a trip to Europe to set up trade networks himself.

• He allowed China to trade freely, but restricted who could travel there.

• He set up toll roads where the Mongols would collect money on traded goods.

What impact did the Mongols have on trade between Europe and Asia?

• The Mongols were so threatening, no region wanted to trade with them.

• The Mongols allowed safe passage of trading caravans and travelers, so the two continents experienced more active trade than ever before.

• Genghis Khan created heavy embargoes on other nations, stopping trade within the Mongol Empire.

• The Mongols allowed trade as long as traders could pay high fees.

Which Chinese admiral was responsible for exploring as far as East Africa in the Ming Dynasty?

• Zhu Yuanzhang

• Wang Zhen

• Kublai Khan

• Zheng He

Which Venetian explorer visited China and reported back the wealth that Kublai Khan enjoyed?

• Fransisco Pizarro

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ponce de Leon

Why was the compass a useful tool for navigation? Select all that apply.

• It showed navigators which direction they faced

• It could be used during any time of day or type of weather.

• It was able to measure longitude.

• It replaced using the stars as a form of navigation 

How did the arrival of Chinese-invented gunpowder in Europe change warfare in its first century of use?

• The cavalry army of armies became almost useless.

• Hand-to-hand fighting quickly came to an end.

• Armies began using far fewer soldiers.

• Traditional walled defenses, like castles, gradually became less important for war.