Question 1

The 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 ____________________.

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Question 2

How did the Chinese view the results and findings of their maritime expeditions of the 1400s?

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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 3

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

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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 4

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

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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 5

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

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A) He was proud of being like  Qin   Emperor Shi Huang-di. 
B) He was a stronger general than his grandson and successor, Yongle. 
C) He was 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 6

During the Qing Dynasty, what was considered the most prized luxury item from China for Westerners?

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

Question 7

____________________ was the leader who unified several local groups in an area northeast of the Ming territories.

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Question 8

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

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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 9

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

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

Question 10

What was the general condition of the residents of cities in Ming China?

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A) They were uninterested in politics but much caught up in religious quests. 
B) They were caught up in political intrigues. 
C) They were housed and fed adequately, if not overly prosperous. 
D) They were mostly relegated to menial work. 
E) They were unhappy with the rule of Hongwu because trade declined.

Question 11

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

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Question 12

The rebel leader Zhu rose from humble origins to take the imperial name ____________________.

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Question 13

To which single port did the Chinese government limit European trade contacts?

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A) Macao 
B) Guangzhou 
C) Hangzhou 
D) Nanjing 
E) Shanghai

Question 14

Who is credited with developing a new interpretation of some Confucian ideas?

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A) Hongwu 
B) Wang Yangming 
C) Yongle 
D) Zheng He 
E) Qianlong

Question 15

Which statement best defines the term chinoiserie ?

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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 16

Term for identification: Yongle

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Question 17

What was one of the major developments under the leadership of Kangxi?

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A) Kangxi never gave up the fight against intervention by Westerners. 
B) Kangxi opened four ports to European traders. 
C) Kangxi allowed China's river systems to decline. 
D) Kangxi experienced decades of fighting with Westerners. 
E) Kangxi allowed Europeans to trade, but not reside, in China.

Question 18

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

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Question 19

Term for identification:  The Dream of the Red Chamber

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Question 20

Term for identification: Forbidden City

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

The 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 ____________________.