During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop investing in overseas naval expeditions?

Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.

Which conclusion about Zheng He's voyages is valid based on the information on this map?

His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.

The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yongle (Zhu di) used Zheng He's voyages to

expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia

The voyages shown on this map most clearly show the influence of which of the following?

advanced Chinese navigation technology

Both Japan and China limited trade with Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries because they

believed they would not benefit from more contact with Eur.

The voyages shown on this map resulted most directly in which of the following?

creation of new trade routes for Chinese merchants

The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored

Arabia and the east coast of Africa

During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?

Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.

Why did the Ming emperors not expand China's influence across the Indian Ocean after Zheng He?

Foreign goods were considered inferior to Chinese ones

Until the 1500's, China and Japan were similar in that both

had little contact with western European nations

The decision to end Zheng He's voyages is a turning point in Ming China because this action

marked a shift to a more traditional inward focus

Which of the following are NOT examples of statements from the Ming Dynasty

Janissaries used guns to expand the empire

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1
During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop investing in overseas naval expeditions?
Chinese leaders saw little value in exploration.
Many foreigners were imitating Chinese culture.
People disagreed with Confucius’s demand for more territory.
Chinese merchants were threatened by foreign competition.
2
Which technology enabled the Ottoman and Ming to expand through Asia, Europe, and N. Africa?
Wheelbarrow
Woodblock printing
gunpowder
Magnetic compass
3
Which conclusion about Zheng He's voyages is valid based on the information on this map?
His fleet traveled only as far as the Bay of Bengal.
His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.
His fleet conquered and controlled Luzon.
His expeditions traded directly with the interior of Africa.
4
In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by
a long history of democratic government
its historic reliance on foreign nations
a strong belief in Christianity
its geographic isolation
5
The Ming dynasty under Emperor Yongle (Zhu di) used Zheng He's voyages to
secure a border agreement with Mongolia
explore North America and South America
obtain a military alliance with Russia
expand trade with Africa and Southeast Asia
6
The voyages shown on this map most clearly show the influence of which of the following?
construction of the Forbidden City
Chinese desire to establish permanent overseas colonies
Chinese isolationism during the Ming Dynasty
advanced Chinese navigation technology
7
Both Japan and China limited trade with Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries because they
had few products to sell to the Europeans
believed they would not benefit from more contact with Eur.
thought European tech. would hinder any effort to modernize
had religious belief that prohibited contact with foreigners
8
The voyages shown on this map resulted most directly in which of the following?
widespread adoption of Confucianism in the Middle East
creation of Chinese colonies in Africa and the Middle East
creation of new trade routes for Chinese merchants
decline of the Ming Dynasty
9
The map shows that on his voyages, Zheng He explored
both the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans
at the same time as the Spanish explorers
Arabia and the east coast of Africa
lands in the Western Hemisphere
10
During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a favorable balance of trade with Europe?
Chinese silk continued to be in high demand in Europe.
Ming dynasty imported many manufactured goods from Europe
The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European traders.
China exported large quantities of opium to European traders
11
Why did the Ming emperors not expand China's influence across the Indian Ocean after Zheng He?
Resources were needed to combat Japanese invaders.
Conquering European territories drained China's treasury
Foreign goods were considered inferior to Chinese ones
Developing trade networks with Russia was more profitable
12
Until the 1500's, China and Japan were similar in that both
had little contact with western European nations
welcomed Christian missionaries
were invaded by the Mongols
were developing democratic traditions
13
Chinese rule, the voyages of Zheng He, and the civil service exams are associated with the
Delhi Sultanate
Abbassid Dynasty
Ming dynasty
Songhai Empire
14
The decision to end Zheng He's voyages is a turning point in Ming China because this action
caused the dynasty to reject Confucianism
marked a shift to a more traditional inward focus
promoted the Chinese colonization of Africa and South Asia
forced the emperor to abdicate
15
Which of the following are NOT examples of statements from the Ming Dynasty
Corn and peanuts are introduced into the people's cliet.
The Forbidden City is built in Beijing
Zheng He's seven voyages are sponsored by the government
Janissaries used guns to expand the empire

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