Gr 10 History Ch 1.2: Ming (China): A world power in the 14th and 15th centuries (1368 to 1644)
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Who established the Ming Dynasty and implemented a strong centralized government?

  • Emperor Wanli
  • Emperor Yongle
  • Zhu Di
  • Zhu Yuanzhang (correct)

    • What was the main purpose of reintroducing state granaries during the Ming Dynasty?

  • To promote trade and commerce
  • To control the flow of money
  • To increase the power of the nobility
  • To stabilize food prices and support the needy (correct)

    • What was the impact of the Ming Code on subsequent Chinese regimes?

  • It was only used for a short period of time
  • It had no significant influence
  • It influenced not only subsequent Chinese regimes but also other Asian legal systems (correct)
  • It led to chaos and disorder

    • What was the main feature of the social structure during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>A rigid social structure with avenues for social mobility through the imperial examination system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Hong Wu's agricultural reforms?

    <p>To strengthen the economy through reclamation and redistribution of lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the abolition of prime ministerial positions during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>A strong and centralized government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the intended beneficiary of the state granaries during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>The needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the imperial examination system during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>It provided avenues for social mobility through the civil service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a result of the flourishing internal trade in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The rise of a middle class of merchants and artisans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Great Wall during the Ming dynasty?

    <p>To protect China from the Mongols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant cultural achievement of the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The compilation of the Yongle Encyclopedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant technological innovation of the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The improvement of naval technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the seven grand maritime expeditions during the Ming dynasty?

    <p>Admiral Zheng He</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Ming dynasty shift toward isolationism?

    <p>To focus on internal development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a long-term consequence of the Ming dynasty's shift toward isolationism?

    <p>The reduction of China's influence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legacy of the Ming dynasty?

    <p>A complex legacy of cultural richness and technological advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary result of Emperor Hong Wu's abolition of prime ministerial positions?

    <p>A reduction in bureaucratic inefficiencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Ming Code established during Hong Wu's reign?

    <p>To standardize criminal and civil laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of Hong Wu's agricultural reforms?

    <p>Stabilization of the agrarian economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the imperial examination system during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>A way to identify talented administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Ming Dynasty's social structure?

    <p>Rigid social stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of state granaries during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>To stabilize food prices and support the needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Ming Code on other Asian legal systems?

    <p>They were influenced by its clarity and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Ming Dynasty's governance and administrative innovations?

    <p>Stable governance and economic prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the social class that often looked down upon merchants and artisans in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>Gentry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of the hereditary military caste system established by Hong Wu?

    <p>To reduce the burden on the state for military upkeep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Yongle Encyclopedia in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>It was one of the world's earliest and most extensive encyclopedias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Ming dynasty's shift toward isolationism?

    <p>To consolidate power and reduce foreign influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Great Wall in the Ming dynasty's military strategy?

    <p>It was a key component of the dynasty's defense system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Ming dynasty's policies on modern Chinese identity?

    <p>It had a significant impact on modern Chinese governance and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the porcelain from Jingdezhen in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>It was highly prized globally and known as 'white gold'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the Ming dynasty's reduction of maritime expeditions?

    <p>European powers established their own trade routes to Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind Emperor Hong Wu's abolition of prime ministerial positions?

    <p>To prevent challenges to his authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the Ming Code's influence on other Asian legal systems?

    <p>It influenced the development of legal systems in other Asian countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Hong Wu's fiscal policies?

    <p>To stabilize the agrarian economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the social structure during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>A rigid class hierarchy with little mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the imperial examination system during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>To provide opportunities for social mobility through merit-based selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of Hong Wu's agricultural reforms?

    <p>Stabilization of the agrarian economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the state granaries during the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>They were used to regulate food prices and support the needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of the Ming Dynasty's governance and administrative innovations?

    <p>A strong centralized government with a vast and efficient bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the Ming military's organization?

    <p>Advanced and hereditary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driving force behind the growth of a middle class in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The flourishing of internal trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the porcelain from Jingdezhen in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>It was highly prized globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Ming dynasty's shift toward isolationism?

    <p>A reduction in China's influence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the compilation of the Yongle Encyclopedia?

    <p>To showcase the richness of Chinese culture and literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the Ming dynasty's policies on modern Chinese identity and governance?

    <p>The establishment of a strong foundation for modern Chinese identity and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant cultural achievement of the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The flourishing of literature and arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the gentry and officials in the Ming dynasty's social structure?

    <p>They looked down upon those who gained wealth through commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Ming Dynasty's governance and administrative innovations?

    <p>The creation of a stable and efficient administrative system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main benefit of the imperial examination system in the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>It provided a means for social mobility and meritocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Emperor Hong Wu's agricultural reforms?

    <p>To stabilize the agrarian economy and support the needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Ming Code in the context of Asian legal systems?

    <p>It influenced the development of legal systems in other Asian countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Ming Dynasty's military innovations?

    <p>The creation of a hereditary military caste system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the state granaries in the Ming Dynasty?

    <p>To stabilize food prices and support the needy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary outcome of the Ming Dynasty's shifts in foreign policy?

    <p>The shift toward isolationism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the Ming Dynasty's social structure?

    <p>A rigid class hierarchy with limited mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver of the growth of a middle class of merchants and artisans in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The flourishing of internal trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the seven grand maritime expeditions led by Admiral Zheng He?

    <p>Demonstrations of naval strength and diplomatic engagements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary consequence of the Ming dynasty's shift toward isolationism?

    <p>Reducing China's influence in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the Ming military's organization?

    <p>A professional army with a hereditary military caste system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the porcelain from Jingdezhen in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>It was highly prized globally and known as 'white gold'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary role of the imperial examination system in the Ming dynasty?

    <p>It was a system for selecting officials for the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant cultural achievement of the Ming dynasty?

    <p>The compilation of the Yongle Encyclopedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary impact of the Ming dynasty's policies on modern Chinese identity and governance?

    <p>It laid the foundations for modern Chinese identity and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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