China turns inward

Who was Zheng He?

• A European trader

• A Japanese pirate

• An emperor of China

• A Chinese explorer

What marked the end of China's maritime expeditions?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The death of Zheng He

• The beginning of the Qing dynasty

• European colonization

Why did Emperor Zhengtong stop all future voyages?

• They were too expensive and imported dangerous ideas

• He was interested in exploring the West

• He wanted to focus on internal affairs

• He preferred to trade with European nations

What was the attitude of the Chinese towards foreigners during their period of isolationism?

• They welcomed them for trade

• They considered themselves superior and isolated

• They were indifferent

• They sought to learn from them

What physical sign symbolized China's defensive isolation?

• The Summer Palace

• The Great Wall

• The Terracotta Army

• The Forbidden City

What dynasty was the last dynasty of China?

• The Tang dynasty

• The Ming dynasty

• The Han dynasty

• The Qing dynasty

What led to the downfall of the Ming dynasty?

• The construction of the Great Wall

• The arrival of European traders

• Financial difficulties and peasant rebellions

• The invasion by the Mongols

Who founded the Qing dynasty?

• The Ming rebels

• The Mongols

• The Europeans

• The Manchus

How did the Qing dynasty view foreign trade?

• They were indifferent

• They tried to restrict it

• They solely traded with Japan

• They encouraged it

What was the result of the Opium Wars?

• China expanded its territory

• China strengthened its military

• European powers seized Chinese territories

• The Great Wall was extended