30 Questions
What was one result of printing becoming accessible in late Ming for the urban middle classes?
Increase in book production
Which type of literature gained popularity in urban centers during the Ming era?
Vernacular short stories
What was the purpose of illustrations in books commissioned by publishers in the Ming era?
Enhancing appeal in the market
Which agricultural practice aimed to enhance fertility, control mosquitoes, and enrich diets?
Fish stocking in rice paddies
Who criticized the prevalence of theatrical performances at banquets in the Ming era?
Matteo Ricci
In Taizu's reign, what initiative promoted the planting of useful trees like fruit and mulberry trees?
Government promotion
What was the main purpose of Zheng He's expeditions?
Conducting diplomatic missions
Which region did Zheng He's fleet engage in battles against Chinese pirates?
Malaysia
What led to the abandonment of Zheng He's expeditions?
Complaints about high costs
Who documented the flora, fauna, and geography encountered during Zheng He's expeditions?
Ma Huan
Which of the following regions was NOT mentioned as a stop during Zheng He's expeditions?
Japan
What signaled the end of Zheng He's state-sponsored maritime expeditions?
Dismantling of remaining large ships
What title did Ieyasu assume in 1603?
Shogun
What system did Ieyasu implement that required lords to live in Edo every other year?
Alternate residence system
What policy led to a steady rise in Japan's population during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Promoting peace
Why did Japan limit its contacts with the outside world from 1639?
Fear of European imperialism
What social status was frozen during the Tokugawa Shogunate?
Daimyo
What led to the emergence of markets at various locations during Japan's civil war era?
Social and economic changes spurred by warfare
Who was responsible for completing the unification of Japan in 1590?
Hideyoshi
What was one of Hideyoshi's policies to prevent peasants' sons from rising to power?
Confiscating weapons and imposing restrictions on samurai
How did Hideyoshi rise to power?
From peasant origins through military prowess
What event marked the end of the long period of civil war in Japan?
The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600
How did Hideyoshi retaliate following Nobunaga's suicide?
He avenged Nobunaga and continued the drive toward unification
Which Japanese general decisively defeated a coalition of daimyo supporters at the Battle of Sekigahara?
Tokugawa Ieyasu
What was the primary reason for Manchu entry into China and the establishment of the Qing Dynasty?
To establish their own rule and conquer China
Which dynasty stabilized China by inheriting policies and institutions from the Ming Dynasty?
Qing Dynasty
What factors contributed to the surge in population growth in China between 1700 and 1800?
Efficient famine relief by the Qing government
Which region in China was considered comparable to developed regions in Europe in terms of standard of living during the mid-eighteenth century?
The lower Yangzi region
What was the role of gunpowder technology during conflicts between the Ming and Manchu forces?
Manchus quickly adopted advanced weaponry including gunpowder technology
How did Chinese resistance to Manchu customs affect the initial period of Manchu rule in China?
Chinese resistance resulted in brutal reprisals by the Manchus
Learn about the events surrounding Nobunaga's demise and Toyotomi Hideyoshi's rise to power in Japan during the late 16th century, leading to the unification of daimyo-held lands.
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