Quiz on the Ming Dynasty

Zhu Di took the title __________, which means __________ __________.

• Emperor, Son of Heaven

• King, Ruler of All

• General, Leader of Men

• Duke, Protector of the Realm

Zhu Di wanted to __________ the great __________ of China to the __________ around him.

• showcase, power, nations

• hide, wealth, enemies

• diminish, influence, people

• expand, territory, allies

• showcase, wealth, enemies

He wanted those nations to pay him __________ and to recognize him as “lord of all under __________.”

• tribute, heaven

• taxes, earth

• respect, sky

• homage, sun

The __________ consisted of over __________ hundred ships, including about __________ huge __________ ships.

• fleet, five, sixty, cargo

• convoy, four, seventy, merchant

• fleet, three, sixty, treasure

• armada, five, eighty, cargo

• squadron, two, forty, war

The fleet also included __________ ships.

• cargo

• research

• supply

• passenger

• fishing

On the second voyage, the ______________ took __________ ships to ______________ to attend a ____________ to inaugurate its new ______________.

• Chinese, 62, India, festival, temple

• Portuguese, 50, Africa, ceremony, palace

• Spanish, 40, Europe, event, castle

• British, 30, America, celebration, fort

The __________ built a __________ where they could __________ merchandise before sending it back to __________.

• Chinese, warehouse, store, China

• traders, depot, keep, India

• sailors, shed, save, Korea

• farmers, silo, stock, Russia

• merchants, barn, hold, Japan

What animals did the Chinese receive on this trip?

• Lions, tigers, and bears

• Zebras, ostriches, and giraffes

• Elephants, kangaroos, and pandas

• Horses, cows, and sheep

How many large ships did Zheng He lead on his voyage?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

What did the new emperor order after Zheng He's death?

• The construction of new ships

• The destruction of all large ships

• The expansion of the navy

• The exploration of new territories