Question 1

The Ming Dynasty's authority was undermined and eventually overthrown by ____________________ tribesmen.

Accepted Answer

Manzhou

Question 2

Describe the changes that occurred in the transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties including political, economic, and religious aspects.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include peasant rebellions, support of the mandarins, retention of the civil service exam, use of Chinese in government, role of the mandate of heaven, and capable, strong emperors.

Question 3

Term for identification: Ming Dynasty

Accepted Answer

The Ming Dynasty refers to a period of Chinese history that lasted from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. It was founded by Zhu Yuanzhang, who later took the reign name Emperor Hongwu. The Ming Dynasty is known for its strong central government, economic prosperity, cultural achievements, and for being one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history.

During the Ming Dynasty, China made significant advancements in technology, literature, and the arts. The period saw the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing, which served as the imperial palace for Ming and subsequent Qing emperors. The Great Wall of China was also rebuilt, fortified, and expanded during this time to defend against invasions.

The Ming era is also notable for its maritime exploration, particularly under the Muslim eunuch admiral Zheng He, who led grand naval expeditions to Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa, enhancing China's influence and prestige abroad.

The dynasty eventually fell due to a combination of internal strife, corruption, economic breakdown, and peasant rebellions, as well as external pressures from Manchu invaders, who eventually founded the Qing Dynasty after breaching the Great Wall and capturing Beijing. Despite its end, the Ming Dynasty is often remembered as a high point in Chinese civilization, as well as one of the most powerful and influential periods in the history of East Asia.

Question 4

When the government of China was brought under the control of the Ming rulers, what was their view on 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 5

How did Matteo Ricci's access to the emperor contribute to the Jesuits' goals?

Accepted Answer

A) It allowed for the opening of Chinese society to new ideas. 
B) It allowed for the acceptance of Western ideals in China. 
C) It allowed for the growing appeal of Christianity in China that lasted for centuries. 
D) It allowed for the establishment of a core group of Christians among China's intellectual community. 
E) It allowed for the Chinese to once again open all ports to Western traders. 
A) It allowed for the opening of Chinese society to new ideas. 
B) It allowed for the acceptance of Western ideals in China. 
C) It allowed for the growing appeal of Christianity in China that lasted for centuries. 
D) It allowed for the establishment of a core group of Christians among China's intellectual community. 
E) It allowed for the Chinese to once again open all ports to Western traders.

Question 6

How did education change during the 18th century in China?

Accepted Answer

A) Education became more open and innovative. 
B) The civil service exams were no longer used so education was limited. 
C) The palace eunuchs were assigned to educate the civil servants at the state university. 
D) The modern university curriculum traces its roots to China. 
E) Children whose parents could afford the fees were educated in the schools. 
A) Education became more open and innovative. 
B) The civil service exams were no longer used so education was limited. 
C) The palace eunuchs were assigned to educate the civil servants at the state university. 
D) The modern university curriculum traces its roots to China. 
E) Children whose parents could afford the fees were educated in the schools.

Question 7

Term for identification: Wang Yangming

Accepted Answer

Wang Yangming (1472–1529) was a prominen

Question 8

The last purely ethnic Chinese dynasty was the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The last purely ethnic Chinese dynasty was...

Question 9

Which statement describes 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 10

Term for identification: Macao

Accepted Answer

Macao, also spelled Macau, is a Special

Question 11

How did Hongwu change the government administration to make it effective?

Accepted Answer

A) He built the Great Wall to protect China from barbarians. 
B) He divided China into fifteen provinces that were subdivided into counties. 
C) He removed all eunuchs from serving in the imperial bureaucracy. 
D) He created a quota system for the number of civil service examinations administered. 
E) He appointed a Grand Vizier to operate the government. 
A) He built the Great Wall to protect China from barbarians. 
B) He divided China into fifteen provinces that were subdivided into counties. 
C) He removed all eunuchs from serving in the imperial bureaucracy. 
D) He created a quota system for the number of civil service examinations administered. 
E) He appointed a Grand Vizier to operate the government.

Question 12

How did the Chinese government respond to pirate attacks in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

A) turned a large part of its army into a naval force 
B) improved defenses and abandoned many coastal areas 
C) negotiated away the rights to several islands 
D) faced the pirates openly and defeated them 
E) refused to believe that the pirates posed a serious threat to their control 
A) turned a large part of its army into a naval force 
B) improved defenses and abandoned many coastal areas 
C) negotiated away the rights to several islands 
D) faced the pirates openly and defeated them 
E) refused to believe that the pirates posed a serious threat to their control

Question 13

Which statement best defines the term chinoiserie ?

Accepted Answer

A) a stage drama based on Chinese anthologies 
B) a style of Chinese painting 
C) a Chinese writing style 
D) a popular decorating style using Chinese art 
E) the first emperor of China 
A) a stage drama based on Chinese anthologies 
B) a style of Chinese painting 
C) a Chinese writing style 
D) a popular decorating style using Chinese art 
E) the first emperor of China

Question 14

To what were most Chinese schools of the Ming period geared toward?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Discuss Chinese relations with other nations including Korea, Vietnam, Japan, the Mongols, and various Western powers by focusing on trade and armed conflict in each of the relationships.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include Korea, Southeast A

Question 16

Why did the Chinese conversion from Ming to Qing rule go smoothly?

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 17

Describe Chinese culture and the cultural influences of the Ming and Qing periods including specific literature, ceramics, and architectural aspects. Defend your answer with examples of significant artistic works.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include state promotion of

Question 18

The support received from which group was a major reason for the Manzhou victory over the native Chinese?

Accepted Answer

A) Jesuits 
B) Japanese 
C) Mandarin officials 
D) peasants 
E) Koreans 
A) Jesuits 
B) Japanese 
C) Mandarin officials 
D) peasants 
E) Koreans

Question 19

What was the occupation of most Chinese during the Qing Dynasty?

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 20

Describe the Ming system of bureaucracy and evaluate its virtues and limitations.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

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

The Ming Dynasty's authority was undermined and eventually overthrown by ____________________ tribesmen.

Describe the changes that occurred in the transition between the Ming and Qing dynasties including political, economic, and religious aspects.

Term for identification: Ming Dynasty

When the government of China was brought under the control of the Ming rulers, what was their view on Confucianism?

How did Matteo Ricci's access to the emperor contribute to the Jesuits' goals?

How did education change during the 18th century in China?

Term for identification: Wang Yangming

The last purely ethnic Chinese dynasty was the ____________________.

Which statement describes the outstanding Qing emperors of the 18th century?

Term for identification: Macao

How did Hongwu change the government administration to make it effective?

How did the Chinese government respond to pirate attacks in the 16th century?

Which statement best defines the term chinoiserie ?

To what were most Chinese schools of the Ming period geared toward?

Discuss Chinese relations with other nations including Korea, Vietnam, Japan, the Mongols, and various Western powers by focusing on trade and armed conflict in each of the relationships.

Why did the Chinese conversion from Ming to Qing rule go smoothly?

Describe Chinese culture and the cultural influences of the Ming and Qing periods including specific literature, ceramics, and architectural aspects. Defend your answer with examples of significant artistic works.

The support received from which group was a major reason for the Manzhou victory over the native Chinese?

What was the occupation of most Chinese during the Qing Dynasty?

Describe the Ming system of bureaucracy and evaluate its virtues and limitations.

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