China in the 14th and 15th Centuries (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Quizzes
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In which year did Zhu Yuanzhang defeat the Mongol emperor and establish the Ming dynasty?
In which year did Zhu Yuanzhang defeat the Mongol emperor and establish the Ming dynasty?
1368
How many eunuchs did Hong Wu employ to run the government?
How many eunuchs did Hong Wu employ to run the government?
Approximately 70,000
What were the three hereditary classes in Hong Wu's social structure?
What were the three hereditary classes in Hong Wu's social structure?
Soldiers, craftspeople, peasants
What did bound feet symbolise for wealthy women in Ming society?
What did bound feet symbolise for wealthy women in Ming society?
Family wealth and status
How many masts did Ming dynasty ships typically have?
How many masts did Ming dynasty ships typically have?
Nine masts
During which years did Admiral Zheng He lead his seven voyages?
During which years did Admiral Zheng He lead his seven voyages?
1405 to 1433
How many men participated in Zheng He's first expedition in 1405?
How many men participated in Zheng He's first expedition in 1405?
27,000 men
What important navigation tool did the Chinese invent?
What important navigation tool did the Chinese invent?
The magnetic compass
When did the Forbidden City serve as the imperial residence?
When did the Forbidden City serve as the imperial residence?
1420 to 1911
What happened in 1433 that marked China turning inward?
What happened in 1433 that marked China turning inward?
Zheng He died & ships were destroyed