7 January 2009, 2:25 pm
3. Wanting to preserve Chinese traditions, what did the Ming emperors do in the 1500s? A. Had European monks record Chinese history so it could be preserved in written form B. Established an educational system where Chinese children could learn about China’s history C. Hired scribes in China to copy ancient manuscripts that were in danger of deteriorating D. Began to isolate China from the rest of the world by restricting trade and travel 4. Which of the following was exported from China during the Ming dynasty? A. Sugar B. Cotton C. Porcelain D. Tobacco 5. High taxes and crop failures in China contributed to A. an increase in funds that the Ming dynasty used to build new roads. B. a weak government that was eventually taken over by the Europeans. C. rebellions and the decline of the Ming dynasty. D. a large volume of rice exports to other areas of the world. 6. Which of the following is a restriction that the Qing dynasty placed on the people? A. Chinese women had to wear their hair in the Manchu style, shaving the front of their heads with a braid in back. B. Manchu and Chinese people were not allowed to marry each other. C. Chinese men were not allowed to work in the new government. D. Manchu women were required to bind their feet as Chinese women did. 7. During Quing rule, the emperor Kangxi A. raised taxes, isolated the empire from European influence, and threw out the Jesuits. B. granted equal citizenship to all Chinese, initiated communism, and conquered Taiwan. C. increased commerce with Europeans, restored the Great Wall, and built an opulent palace. D. reduced taxes, expanded the empire, and supported the arts and sciences. 8. What helped China flourish during the Qing dynasty? A. An increase in the number of foreign countries with which China traded B. Decreased taxes and the expansion of the country to its largest size C. Discontinued use of the civil service exams and conversion of the population to Christianity D. A complete overhaul of the Ming dynasty’s government structure, with only Manchu officials appointed to rule 9. Qing emperor Qianlong felt that Chinese goods were superior to imports from other countries, so he A. continued to restrict foreign trade and keep China isolated from the rest of the world. B. sent artisans to countries throughout Europe to teach others how to recreate quality porcelain pieces. C. increased the volume of foreign imports into China. D. allowed silkworms to be exported to other countries so they could produce silk. 10. Which people accepted China’s terms and began a growing trade in Chinese goods with the Qing dynasty? A. The Dutch B. The Spanish C. The French D. The Germans... Read More »
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