Ming Dynasty Quiz

Match the following with their description.

• Isolationism

• this was improved in order to protect the northern border of China from Mongolia

• Forbidden City

• the name "Ming" means...

• Great Wall

• this was built in the capital city in order to show the power of the emperor

• Bright

• the sailor for China who went on voyages to show the power of China to foreign countries

• Zheng He

• a government policy of staying away from other countries

Place the Chinese Dynasties in order.

• Yuan

• Song

• Sui

• Tang

• Ming

Which of the following were arts that flourished during the Ming Dynasty?

• Literature

• Music

• Porcelain

• All of the Above

In order to get a job with the civil service, applicants had to ​ (a)   .

• take difficult exams
• pass a physical fitness test
• complete a background check
• attend an interview

Who were the only people allowed to take the civil service exam?

Which of the following items did Zheng He bring back from his voyages?

• Gold and silver

• Exotic animals like giraffes and camels

• Spices and herbs

• Precious stones

What significant event happened during Zheng He's first voyage?

• He discovered a new continent

• He established a new trade route to Europe

• He captured a famous pirate leader

• He built a new fleet of ships

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the ships in Zheng He's fleet?

• to carry water

• to carry treasure

• to carry troops

• to carry slaves

Use the infographic image to complete the following.

Zheng He first sailed to Calicut, India on his ​ (a)   voyage. On his ​ (b)   voyage, he made it to the Persian Gulf. Zheng He died on his ​ (c)   voyage, where he made it to the ​ (d)   Sea.

• first
• third
• seventh
• Red
• second
• fourth
• Caspian
• Mediterranean

Use the map to answer the question.

Which of the following (multiple) are empires visited by Zheng He?

• Mughal Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Japanese Empire