Quiz on the Ming Dynasty

Who was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty?

• Emperor Hongwu

• Emperor Yongle

• Emperor Zhu Biao

• Emperor Zhu Yunwen

What was the main religion in Ming China?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Christianity

What significant change did Emperor Yongle make regarding the capital city?

• Moved it to Nanjing

• Moved it to Hangzhou

• Moved it to Beijing

• Moved it to Xi'an

What was the name of the famous naval commander during the Ming Dynasty?

• Xu Guangqi

• Li Shizhen

• Zheng He

• Zhu Di

What was one of the achievements of the Ming Dynasty in the field of medicine?

• Development of herbal remedies

• Compilation of 1,800 categories of Oriental Medicine

• Invention of acupuncture

• Discovery of penicillin

What led to the end of the explorations under Yongle's rule?

• The fleets were too expensive and unnecessary

• The discovery of America

• A war with Japan

• The rise of Confucian ministers

What was the primary reason for the Ming Dynasty's decline?

• Corruption and power struggles

• Economic prosperity

• Invasion by the Japanese

• Natural disasters

What was the name of the massive fleet commanded by Zheng He?

• Junks

• Navy

• Battleships

• Armada

Which of the following was a notable construction during the Ming Dynasty?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall

• The Taj Mahal

What was one of the main contributions of Xu Guangqi?

• Silk production

• Improved farming methods

• Naval expeditions

• Confucian philosophy