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What statement best describes how mathematics was advanced during the Ming Dynasty?

A
Algebra was invented.
B
The value of 0 was explained.
C
The use of the abacus was expanded and refined.
D
Woodblock printing was used for writing numbers.
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When was the Ming dynasty established?

A
the 1100s CE
B
the 1200s CE
C
the 1300s CE
D
the 1400s CE
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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because

A
they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
B
they thought that trade with China would substantially increase their wealth.
C
they wanted increased control of the trade routes to all the Asian markets.
D
thought it was the only way to get their missionaries into China.
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What statement best describes technological discoveries made during the Ming Dynasty?

A
New technology was considered a threat to traditional Chinese culture by the emperor.
B
New breakthroughs in math and science led this period to be called the Golden Age of science.
C
Scholars failed to produce any lasting innovations in technology, math, or science.
D
Advancements that were made were mainly improvements on existing technologies.
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What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse?

A
Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty.
B
The dynasty won a war against the Ming government and executed the Ming leaders.
C
Isolationism led to a lack of new ideas to keep the government current.
D
Famine caused a plague that killed many soldiers and many of the emperor’s supporters.
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How did Hongwu follow the teachings of Confucius?

A
by building chariots of porcelain
B
by encouraging exploration beyond China
C
by making sure that everyone could earn a living
D
by setting high standards of behavior for government leaders
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To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created

A
a comprehensive code of laws.
B
a fair judicial system.
C
a strong police force.
D
a totalitarian form of government.
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After granting trading rights to the Dutch in the Netherlands, China allowed them to

A
enter the Forbidden City without special permission.
B
trade with Britain and other nations.
C
set up trading posts at ports in China.
D
bring their missionaries to Chinese port cities.
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Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese

A
corruption.
B
isolationism.
C
kowtowing.
D
missionaries.
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What happened after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?

A
China lost half its territory to the Japanese.
B
China began a new era of exploration.
C
The Manchus took over and created a new dynasty called the Qing.
D
Tokugawa of Japan invaded China and became the new emperor.
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What did it mean when foreign diplomats "kowtowed” to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?

A
It meant that the diplomats relinquished all their rights in the Forbidden City.
B
It meant that the diplomats were showing respect for the Chinese emperor.
C
It meant that foreign missionaries could no longer visit China.
D
It meant that the diplomats had full trading rights equal to those of China.
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What was Zheng He think was the most important goal for China?

A
to spread Chinese ideas and bring wealth to China from his travels.
B
to commanded an impressive fleet of ships.
C
to sail the Indian Ocean and around Africa.
D
to conquer lands as far away as Africa to increase the dynasty’s power.
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Which factors led to the Ming dynasty’s decline? Choose four answers.low taxesdeclining traderebellionpoor leadershipincreased explorationfood shortages

A
low taxes
B
declining trade
C
rebellion
D
poor leadership
E
increased exploration
F
food shortages
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Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty?

A
the Dutch
B
Zheng He’s
C
Tokugawa’s
D
the British

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