7.07 Ming Dynasty Exit Ticket

What was one of the major achievements of the Ming Dynasty in terms of architecture?

• The construction of the Eiffel Tower

• The construction of the Forbidden City

• The construction of the Colosseum

• The construction of the Taj Mahal

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which famous explorer led seven maritime expeditions during the Ming Dynasty?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Zheng He

• Vasco da Gama

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What was the primary purpose of the Forbidden City during the Ming Dynasty?

• A military fortress

• A royal palace

• A public marketplace

• A religious temple

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The Ming Dynasty's policy of isolationism was primarily due to (a)  

• Desire to expand trade routes
• Fear of foreign influence
• Need for more allies
• Interest in cultural exchange

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did Zheng He's voyages impact China's trade relations?

• They decreased trade with other countries

• They established new trade routes and increased trade

• They led to the closure of all trade routes

• They had no impact on trade

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was a cultural impact of the Ming Dynasty's isolationist policy?

• Increased cultural exchange with Europe

• Preservation of traditional Chinese culture

• Rapid technological advancement

• Adoption of foreign customs

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the strategic importance of the Forbidden City's location in Beijing?

• It was located near the coast for easy access to trade

• It was centrally located to symbolize the emperor's power

• It was hidden in the mountains for protection

• It was built underground to avoid detection

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

One of the long-term effects of the Ming Dynasty's isolationism on China's technological development was (a)  

• It led to rapid technological innovation
• It caused technological stagnation
• It had no effect on technological development
• It resulted in the adoption of foreign polocies

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was one of the main purposes of Zheng He's voyages?

• To conquer new territories

• To establish diplomatic relations and trade

• To find new lands for settlement

• To spread Buddhism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the Ming Dynasty's isolationism affect its military strategy?

• It led to increased military alliances

• It focused on strengthening internal defenses like the Great Wall

• It resulted in aggressive expansionist policies

• It led to the disbandment of the military

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept