Question 1

What would be the best description of the Ming Emperor Hongwu?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was proud of being like Emperor Qin Shih Huang-di. 
B)  He was a stronger general than his grandson and successor, Yongle. 
C)  He was a generous and a good administrator. 
D)  He was capable of great cruelty, but also very talented. 
E)  He was known as a good general but not a good administrator. 
A)  He was proud of being like Emperor Qin Shih Huang-di. 
B)  He was a stronger general than his grandson and successor, Yongle. 
C)  He was a generous and a good administrator. 
D)  He was capable of great cruelty, but also very talented. 
E)  He was known as a good general but not a good administrator.

Question 2

During the Qing Dynasty, Chinese writing took on a new tone, with stories more often written about

Accepted Answer

A)  court life. 
B)  the lives of ordinary people. 
C)  the emperor and his family. 
D)  the change in dynasties. 
E)  political disagreements. 
A)  court life. 
B)  the lives of ordinary people. 
C)  the emperor and his family. 
D)  the change in dynasties. 
E)  political disagreements.

Question 3

How did the Chinese view the results and findings of their Maritime Expeditions of the 1400s?

Accepted Answer

A)  They concluded that all Westerners were evil and to be avoided. 
B)  They feared barbarians would try to destroy their fragile empire. 
C)  They thought the outside world had nothing significant to offer the Chinese. 
D)  They were not ready technologically to embark on lengthy sea ventures. 
E)  They felt that exploring an area once was sufficient, and return voyages were unnecessary. 
A)  They concluded that all Westerners were evil and to be avoided. 
B)  They feared barbarians would try to destroy their fragile empire. 
C)  They thought the outside world had nothing significant to offer the Chinese. 
D)  They were not ready technologically to embark on lengthy sea ventures. 
E)  They felt that exploring an area once was sufficient, and return voyages were unnecessary.

Question 4

Elaborate on the culture and the cultural influences of the Ming/Qing periods including specific, significant artistic works.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include state promotion of

Question 5

Most Chinese schools of the Ming period were geared toward preparation for

Accepted Answer

A)  careers in business. 
B)  careers in art and literature. 
C)  civil service examinations. 
D)  careers in the military. 
E)  foreign service examinations. 
A)  careers in business. 
B)  careers in art and literature. 
C)  civil service examinations. 
D)  careers in the military. 
E)  foreign service examinations.

Question 6

Hybrid rice from ____________________, called Champa, allowed for increased yields and population expansion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hybrid rice from ____________________, called Champa, allowed...

Question 7

Which of the following was strongly discouraged by Ming Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Memorization. 
B)  Education. 
C)  Ethical conduct. 
D)  Innovation. 
E)  Harmony. 
A)  Memorization. 
B)  Education. 
C)  Ethical conduct. 
D)  Innovation. 
E)  Harmony.

Question 8

During the Qing Dynasty, the most prized luxury item from China for Westerners would have been

Accepted Answer

A)  coffee. 
B)  embroidered silk. 
C)  fine porcelain. 
D)  rice paper. 
E)  green tea. 
A)  coffee. 
B)  embroidered silk. 
C)  fine porcelain. 
D)  rice paper. 
E)  green tea.

Question 9

When the Ming Dynasty in China built up an army of one million, what was one of the primary reasons for this military growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  The army was used to help restore the Great Wall. 
B)  The army was sent to invade and occupy Manchuria. 
C)  the army provided assistance in moving the capital to Beijing. 
D)  The only mission for the army was to fight barbarian invaders. 
E)  The army was always engaged in quelling unrest among the peasants. 
A)  The army was used to help restore the Great Wall. 
B)  The army was sent to invade and occupy Manchuria. 
C)  the army provided assistance in moving the capital to Beijing. 
D)  The only mission for the army was to fight barbarian invaders. 
E)  The army was always engaged in quelling unrest among the peasants.

Question 10

The outstanding Qing emperors of the 18th century

Accepted Answer

A)  learned much of political value to them from the West. 
B)  were cruel tyrants in their treatment of the common Chinese. 
C)  split governmental responsibility between Chinese and Qing. 
D)  tried hard to expand commerce between China and Europe. 
E)  rejected the traditional Chinese bureaucracy in favor of absolute rule. 
A)  learned much of political value to them from the West. 
B)  were cruel tyrants in their treatment of the common Chinese. 
C)  split governmental responsibility between Chinese and Qing. 
D)  tried hard to expand commerce between China and Europe. 
E)  rejected the traditional Chinese bureaucracy in favor of absolute rule.

Question 11

When the government of China was brought under the control of the Ming rulers, what did they do relative to Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confucianism was revived in even stronger form. 
B)  It was neglected and then suspended for a time. 
C)  Confucianism became less prestigious. 
D)  It was made the empire's official religion. 
E)  It was reviled and finally outlawed. 
A)  Confucianism was revived in even stronger form. 
B)  It was neglected and then suspended for a time. 
C)  Confucianism became less prestigious. 
D)  It was made the empire's official religion. 
E)  It was reviled and finally outlawed.

Question 12

Among the Christian Europeans who gained the most access to, and respect of, official Chinese circles was the Jesuit, ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among the Christian Europeans who gained the...

Question 13

The Chinese conversion from Ming to Qing rule went smoothly, largely because

Accepted Answer

A)  the Ming had already adopted a bit of Qing culture. 
B)  the Ming felt some kindred to the Qing, since both groups had been vandalized by the Mongols. 
C)  the Qing left many Ming officials completely in charge locally. 
D)  the Qing made it clear that only those who cooperated fully would be allowed to continue their trade practices. 
E)  the Qing realized the sophistication of the Ming and were already copying them in some ways before their conquest. 
A)  the Ming had already adopted a bit of Qing culture. 
B)  the Ming felt some kindred to the Qing, since both groups had been vandalized by the Mongols. 
C)  the Qing left many Ming officials completely in charge locally. 
D)  the Qing made it clear that only those who cooperated fully would be allowed to continue their trade practices. 
E)  the Qing realized the sophistication of the Ming and were already copying them in some ways before their conquest.

Question 14

The eyes and ears of the emperor during the Ming were the

Accepted Answer

A)  eunuchs. 
B)  mandarins. 
C)  merchants. 
D)  court ladies. 
E)  foreigners. 
A)  eunuchs. 
B)  mandarins. 
C)  merchants. 
D)  court ladies. 
E)  foreigners.

Question 15

Discuss Chinese society in the Ming and Qing.What was life like for different ranks in society.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the fact

Question 16

Explain the lack of an industrial revolution in China.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include an empha

Question 17

Matteo Ricci's scientific expertise contributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  the opening of Chinese society to new ideas. 
B)  the acceptance of Western ideals in China. 
C)  the growing appeal of Christianity in China that lasted for centuries. 
D)  the establishment of a core group of Christians among China's intellectual community. 
E)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  the opening of Chinese society to new ideas. 
B)  the acceptance of Western ideals in China. 
C)  the growing appeal of Christianity in China that lasted for centuries. 
D)  the establishment of a core group of Christians among China's intellectual community. 
E)  All of the options are correct.

Question 18

Most Chinese during the Qing Dynasty were

Accepted Answer

A)  farmers. 
B)  merchants. 
C)  government officials. 
D)  palace eunuchs. 
E)  military leaders. 
A)  farmers. 
B)  merchants. 
C)  government officials. 
D)  palace eunuchs. 
E)  military leaders.

Question 19

The Qing Emperor Kangxi made sure he kept the Chinese food source known as the "rice bowl" productive.The "rice bowl" refers to an area located in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Qing Emperor Kangxi made sure he...

Question 20

China's 19th century famines were caused mainly by

Accepted Answer

A)  a climate change that resulted in longer, harsher winters. 
B)  its rapidly slowing population. 
C)  an abundance of technology. 
D)  a drive among leaders to adopt modern methods. 
E)  a rapid growth of population in a society without modern technology and no desire to obtain such. 
A)  a climate change that resulted in longer, harsher winters. 
B)  its rapidly slowing population. 
C)  an abundance of technology. 
D)  a drive among leaders to adopt modern methods. 
E)  a rapid growth of population in a society without modern technology and no desire to obtain such.

Exam 26: China From the Ming Through the Early Qing Dynasty

What would be the best description of the Ming Emperor Hongwu?

During the Qing Dynasty, Chinese writing took on a new tone, with stories more often written about

How did the Chinese view the results and findings of their Maritime Expeditions of the 1400s?

Elaborate on the culture and the cultural influences of the Ming/Qing periods including specific, significant artistic works.

Most Chinese schools of the Ming period were geared toward preparation for

Hybrid rice from ____________________, called Champa, allowed for increased yields and population expansion.

Which of the following was strongly discouraged by Ming Confucianism?

During the Qing Dynasty, the most prized luxury item from China for Westerners would have been

When the Ming Dynasty in China built up an army of one million, what was one of the primary reasons for this military growth?

The outstanding Qing emperors of the 18th century

When the government of China was brought under the control of the Ming rulers, what did they do relative to Confucianism?

Among the Christian Europeans who gained the most access to, and respect of, official Chinese circles was the Jesuit, ____________________.

The Chinese conversion from Ming to Qing rule went smoothly, largely because

The eyes and ears of the emperor during the Ming were the

Discuss Chinese society in the Ming and Qing.What was life like for different ranks in society.

Explain the lack of an industrial revolution in China.

Matteo Ricci's scientific expertise contributed to

Most Chinese during the Qing Dynasty were

The Qing Emperor Kangxi made sure he kept the Chinese food source known as the "rice bowl" productive.The "rice bowl" refers to an area located in ____________________.

China's 19th century famines were caused mainly by

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