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When was the Ming Dynasty founded?
The Ming Dynasty was started in 1368.
How many voyages did Zheng He undertake?
Zheng He went on seven trips.
What are the main branches of study in Individuals & Societies?
The main parts include history, geography, etc.
Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?
Christopher Columbus was the first European explorer to get to the Americas.
What is the capital city of France?
The capital city of France is Paris.
Who was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yuan Zhang was the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
What was the purpose of Zheng He’s voyages
The reasons were to show the strength of the Ming Dynasty, to trade, and to look for the old emperor.
Why is the study of Individuals & Societies important?
It helps us know how people act, how societies are built, and how people and societies work together. It's important to solve social problems.
What was the goal of many European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
The goals were to find new trade roads (especially to Asia), find treasure, spread Christianity, and make empires bigger.
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”?
William Shakespeare wrote "Romeo and Juliet".
What was the capital city of the Ming Dynasty initially?
Nanjing was the first capital city of the Ming Dynasty.
Which regions did Zheng He’s fleet reach?
Zheng He's ships reached places like Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa.
How does Individuals & Societies help us understand the world?
It helps us know different cultures, history, and how people live with the environment, so we can see the world better.
Which explorer circumnavigated the globe?
Ferdinand Magellan's team sailed around the world (Magellan died during the trip, but his team finished it).
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
The symbol for gold is Au.
Which famous architectural wonder was built during the Ming Dynasty?
The Forbidden City is a famous building built during the Ming Dynasty.
What kind of ship were used in Zheng He’s fleet?
The ships used in Zheng He's fleet were called "treasure ships".
What skills can be developed through studying individuals & Societies?
Skills like thinking carefully, researching, talking, and understanding cultures can be learned.
What new trade routes were established by explorers?
New trade roads like the sea road to India and the road across the Atlantic to the Americas were made.
How many continents are there in the world?
There are seven continents in the world.
What was the main currency used in the Ming Dynasty?
The main money used in the Ming Dynasty was copper coins (and paper money was used too).
When did Zheng He start his first voyage?
Zheng He started his first trip in 1405.
Name a famous theorist in the field of Individuals & Societies.
Karl Marx is a famous thinker in this field.
How did exploration impact world history?
Exploration made the Columbian Exchange happen, which changed the world's economy, culture, and people. It also started European colonialism and changed the world's politics.
What is the largest ocean on earth
The biggest ocean on earth is the Pacific Ocean.