Chinese Dynasties Quiz

Who was the commander of the rebel army that drove the Mongols out of China in 1368?

• Zheng He

• Kangxi

• Hongwu

• Yonglo

Which dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644?

• Yuan Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

Who was the son of Hongwu and continued his better policies?

• Yonglo

• Qian-long

• Kangxi

• Zheng He

Which admiral led several voyages of exploration during the Ming Dynasty?

• Kangxi

• Yonglo

• Hongwu

• Zheng He

Who were the people from Manchuria who began the Qing Dynasty?

• Mongols

• Koreans

• Manchus

• Japanese

Which powerful Manchu emperor ruled during the Qing Dynasty?

• Hongwu

• Zheng He

• Yonglo

• Kangxi

Why did the Chinese begin to isolate themselves during the Ming Dynasty?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To increase trade

• To avoid foreign influence

• To expand their empire

Why was trade a problem during the Qing Dynasty?

• Foreign invasions

• Lack of demand

• Language barriers

• High tariffs

What caused the population of China to almost double in the 1600s and 1700s?

• Decrease in warfare

• Migration from Europe

• Improved irrigation

• Introduction of new crops

Why were infant girls often killed in Chinese families during this time?

• They were not valued as much as sons

• They were believed to bring disease

• They were seen as a financial burden

• They were considered bad luck