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World History
Test Review Sheet
Directions: fill in the right answer for the following. These will be on your test.
The Test will cover: China: Ming, Manchu, Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Chinese Philosophies
1.
Zhu Yuanzhang was the founder of the Ming Dynasty.
2.
The dates for the Ming Dynasty are: 1368 to 1644.
3. Three things that Zhu Yuanzhang did for China were: brought pride back to China,
Reinstated Civil Service Exam, built the Forbidden City .
4.
Confucius was the founder of Confucianism.
5.
Filial Piety is a main teaching of Confucianism.
6.
Founder of Taoism/Daoism and its main teachings: Lao Tzu - live in peace with nature; create
harmony; no need for harsh laws
7.
Founder of Legalism and its main teachings: Han Feizi strict rules; harsh punishments; you are
all evil.
8.
Yuanzhang built the Forbidden city.
9.
The Forbidden City is located right in the middle of Beijing.
10. The emperor and his family lived in the Forbidden City.
11. The Forbidden City stopped being used as a residence in 1912 (year).
12. The important sea explorer for the Ming: Zheng He
13. Nurhaci was the founder of the Manchu state.
14. The dates for the Manchu Dynasty are: 1644 to 1912
15. The Manchu was the first/LAST dynasty in China. (Circle one)
16. Another name for the Manchu Dynasty is the Qing Dynasty.
17. Who were the following:
Li Zicheng: leader of rebel forces
Wu Sangui: Ming general who allied himself with the Manchu in order to drive out rebel forces
18. The Manchu were originally from this region in China: NE China – Manchuria
19. Capital of modern China: Beijing
Short Answer:
How was Zhu Yuanzhang an absolute ruler?
How has geography influence the development of China?
Compare the Forbidden City to the Palace of Versailles.
Why is Zheng He such an important historical figure in China?
Why was the Forbidden City forbidden?
How are the 3 main Chinese philosophies linked to the behavior of a society.
How has the Great Wall impacted China?
What factors caused the downfall of the Ming Dynasty?