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What was one result of printing becoming accessible in late Ming for the urban middle classes?
What was one result of printing becoming accessible in late Ming for the urban middle classes?
Which type of literature gained popularity in urban centers during the Ming era?
Which type of literature gained popularity in urban centers during the Ming era?
What was the purpose of illustrations in books commissioned by publishers in the Ming era?
What was the purpose of illustrations in books commissioned by publishers in the Ming era?
Which agricultural practice aimed to enhance fertility, control mosquitoes, and enrich diets?
Which agricultural practice aimed to enhance fertility, control mosquitoes, and enrich diets?
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Who criticized the prevalence of theatrical performances at banquets in the Ming era?
Who criticized the prevalence of theatrical performances at banquets in the Ming era?
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In Taizu's reign, what initiative promoted the planting of useful trees like fruit and mulberry trees?
In Taizu's reign, what initiative promoted the planting of useful trees like fruit and mulberry trees?
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What was the main purpose of Zheng He's expeditions?
What was the main purpose of Zheng He's expeditions?
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Which region did Zheng He's fleet engage in battles against Chinese pirates?
Which region did Zheng He's fleet engage in battles against Chinese pirates?
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What led to the abandonment of Zheng He's expeditions?
What led to the abandonment of Zheng He's expeditions?
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Who documented the flora, fauna, and geography encountered during Zheng He's expeditions?
Who documented the flora, fauna, and geography encountered during Zheng He's expeditions?
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Which of the following regions was NOT mentioned as a stop during Zheng He's expeditions?
Which of the following regions was NOT mentioned as a stop during Zheng He's expeditions?
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What signaled the end of Zheng He's state-sponsored maritime expeditions?
What signaled the end of Zheng He's state-sponsored maritime expeditions?
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What title did Ieyasu assume in 1603?
What title did Ieyasu assume in 1603?
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What system did Ieyasu implement that required lords to live in Edo every other year?
What system did Ieyasu implement that required lords to live in Edo every other year?
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What policy led to a steady rise in Japan's population during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
What policy led to a steady rise in Japan's population during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
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Why did Japan limit its contacts with the outside world from 1639?
Why did Japan limit its contacts with the outside world from 1639?
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What social status was frozen during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
What social status was frozen during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
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What led to the emergence of markets at various locations during Japan's civil war era?
What led to the emergence of markets at various locations during Japan's civil war era?
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Who was responsible for completing the unification of Japan in 1590?
Who was responsible for completing the unification of Japan in 1590?
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What was one of Hideyoshi's policies to prevent peasants' sons from rising to power?
What was one of Hideyoshi's policies to prevent peasants' sons from rising to power?
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How did Hideyoshi rise to power?
How did Hideyoshi rise to power?
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What event marked the end of the long period of civil war in Japan?
What event marked the end of the long period of civil war in Japan?
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How did Hideyoshi retaliate following Nobunaga's suicide?
How did Hideyoshi retaliate following Nobunaga's suicide?
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Which Japanese general decisively defeated a coalition of daimyo supporters at the Battle of Sekigahara?
Which Japanese general decisively defeated a coalition of daimyo supporters at the Battle of Sekigahara?
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What was the primary reason for Manchu entry into China and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty?
What was the primary reason for Manchu entry into China and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty?
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Which dynasty stabilized China by inheriting policies and institutions from the Ming Dynasty?
Which dynasty stabilized China by inheriting policies and institutions from the Ming Dynasty?
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What factors contributed to the surge in population growth in China between 1700 and 1800?
What factors contributed to the surge in population growth in China between 1700 and 1800?
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Which region in China was considered comparable to developed regions in Europe in terms of standard of living during the mid-eighteenth century?
Which region in China was considered comparable to developed regions in Europe in terms of standard of living during the mid-eighteenth century?
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What was the role of gunpowder technology during conflicts between the Ming and Manchu forces?
What was the role of gunpowder technology during conflicts between the Ming and Manchu forces?
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How did Chinese resistance to Manchu customs affect the initial period of Manchu rule in China?
How did Chinese resistance to Manchu customs affect the initial period of Manchu rule in China?
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