Ming History
More Ming
Holiday stuff
100

Besides tourism, this is one of the other purposes of the Great Walls today. 

What is military training? 

100

This is the dynasty the Ming defeated. 

Who were the Yuan? 

100

He is the actor who portrays Elf.

Who is Will Ferrell? 

200

In Chinese history, when a dynasty is favored by god with the responsibility to rule justly and fairly. 

What is the Mandate of Heaven? 

200

This infrastructure that brought together the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, was practically shut down due to the plague in the 17th century.

What is the Grand Canal? 

200

This is what children in the UK call Santa Claus. 

Who is Father Christmas? 

300

This philosopher from ancient China (551 bce to 479 bce) is a staple to Chinese philosophy and moral behavior. 

Who was Confucius? 

300

These were the women that were wives and concubines of the Emperor in the forbidden city (and other empires). 

What was the harem? 

300

This is how long Hanukkah lasts. 

What are 8 days? 

400

The first Ming leader, Hongwu was from this social class. 

What was a peasant? 

400

These were the northern invaders that would defeat the Ming and lead the last dynasty of China, the Qing. 

Who were the Manchu? 

400
This is what my true love gave to me on the 5th day of Christmas. 

What are 5 gold rings? 

500

This is a reason that the Bubonic plague caused famine. 

What is the people were dead and could not plant or harvest their crops, or transport them. 

500

This was the Muslim admiral explorer (and Eunuch) that led 7 voyages to the Middle East, India and East Africa. 

Who was Zheng He? 

500

This is what Santa, his parents and his teacher told Ralphie when he said he wanted a red ryder bb gun for Christmas. 

What is "you'll shoot your eye out."

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