The History of the Ming Dynasty in China
  • 1. When did the Ming Dynasty begin?
A) 1453
B) 1368
C) 1234
D) 1556
  • 2. Who was the founder of the Ming Dynasty?
A) Li Zicheng
B) Zhu Yuanzhang
C) Zheng He
D) Kublai Khan
  • 3. Which famous maritime explorer sailed during the Ming Dynasty?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Marco Polo
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Zheng He
  • 4. Which Ming emperor was known for his inscriptions and public works?
A) Emperor Wanli
B) Emperor Jiajing
C) Emperor Hongwu
D) Emperor Yongle
  • 5. What was a key economic policy during the Ming Dynasty?
A) Exporting opium
B) Feudalism
C) Agricultural reform
D) Industrialization
  • 6. During which reign did the Ming Dynasty reach its zenith?
A) Hongwu Reign
B) Yongle Reign
C) Jiajing Reign
D) Wanli Reign
  • 7. Which trade route thrived under the Ming?
A) Maritime Silk Road
B) Trans-Saharan trade route
C) Appian Way
D) Camino de Santiago
  • 8. How long did the Ming Dynasty last?
A) 400 years
B) 330 years
C) 276 years
D) 500 years
  • 9. What major work was constructed under Emperor Yongle?
A) The Great Wall
B) The Summer Palace
C) The Temple of Heaven
D) The Forbidden City
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