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GUIDED READING ACTIVITY 4-4
The Ming Dynasty
Directions: Answering Questions Reading the section and completing
the questions below will help you learn about the Ming dynasty. Refer to
your textbook to answer the questions.
1. What problems was the Yuan dynasty facing during its decline?
2. What rebel leader became emperor after the Mongols were driven
out of China?
3. What city did he make his capital?
4. Who became emperor after Hong Wu?
5. What did he build in Beijing?
6. Why did the Ming restore the civil service exams?
8. For what three reasons did Emperor Yong Le send out his fleet of
ships?
9. Who was the leader of these voyages?
10. What European nation set up a trading post at Macao?
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7. What did the Ming emperors do to increase their influence around
the world?