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What is the Ming dynasty often called?
last great Chinese
Who was Zheng He?
A famous Chinese explorer and official who led seven maritime voyages during the Ming Dynasty.
What is I&S stand for?
Individuals and Societies
What is the vehicle that explorers use the most?
Ship
Which Chinese dynasty was ruled by Emperor Qin Shi Huang?
Qin Dynasty
What years did Ming dynasty rule China?
1368-1644
Where did Zheng He and his fleet travel?
Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and the eastern coast of Africa.
How to make the I&S grade better?
By actively participating in class activities, completing assignments thoroughly, and developing critical thinking skills about societies and history.
Which explorer is famous for sailing to the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
When did the World War II end?
1945
Who was founding emperor of Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yuanzhang (Emperor Hongwu)
What was so impressive about Zheng He’s fleet?
It had over 300 ships and tens of thousands of crew members; the ships were large (e.g., "treasure ships") and technologically advanced.
What is the main goal of studying I&S?
To understand how societies function, how individuals interact within them, and how historical events shape the world.
What tools do most of the explores use?
Magnetic compass
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Ancient Egyptian
Why does Mongols dress was discarded?
Because Zhu Yuan Zhang (Hongwu Emperor) ordered Mongol citizens to discard Mongol dress and revert to Chinese names, as part of restoring Han Chinese culture.
In which year did Zheng He die, marking the end of his voyages?
1433
What are some of the subjects that include in I&S?
History, economics, sociology, political science, and geography.
Who is the most famous explore in the Tang Dynasty?
No prominent explorer in the Tang Dynasty comparable to Zheng He or European Age of Exploration figures; this question may have limited relevance.
Did the Silk Road primarily connect Europe and Asia for trade in goods like silk and spices?
yes
Name one of the two major civil engineering projects rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty.
The Great Wall / The Grand Canal
Did Zheng He’s fleet sail to the eastern coast of Africa?
yes
What key skills involved in the involves interpreting primary sources to understand the past?
Historical thinking (or Source Analysis)
Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach India by sea, opening a direct maritime trade route between Europe and Asia?
Vasco da Gama
Which African kingdom was famous for its wealth in gold?
Mali (Kingdom of Mali)