Government
What dynasty continued The Ming Dynasty's governmental structure?
Qing Dynasty
Who did the Ming's clash with most of the time?
Mongols
What dynasty did the Ming's succeed?
Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty
Why were the Ming's able to extend south?
A palace complex built in Beijing in the 15th century by the Yongle emperor.
Forbidden City
How did government officials enter in the bureaucracy?
Passing an examine
What direction did the Ming's drive the Mongols to?
North (Outer Mongolia)
Who founded the Ming Dynasty?
Zhu Yuanzhang
True or False: The Ming dynasty did not restore their original border.
false
What were the major achievements in art in?
painting and pottery
What is the official office designed to investigate official misconduct and corruption?
The Censorate
What became the Ming Dynasty's last line of defense?
The Great Wall
What title did Zhu Yuanzhang assume?
Hongwu
What did the government collect as a large tribute?
flotillas
Did the Zhe school support personal style?
yes
What position was abolished in the Ming Dynasty's government?
Prime Minister
Which way did the Juchen push the Ming Dynasty toward?
South
What group did Zhu led before founding the Ming Dynasty?
Red Turban Movement
What country became way more aggressive during the Ming dynasty?
Japan
Did the Ming dynasty enjoy novels and drama?
yes
Who did the emperor rule have help from while ruling the dynasty?
Neige (Grand Secretariat)
Who forced the Ming's to withdraw southward?
The Juchen
The Ming Dynasty became one of the most ____ but also one of the most ____ of all Chinese dynasties.
stable, autocratic
What country did the Ming dynasty try to stop Japans attempt to get control over?
Korea
Where did Chinese traditional drama originate?
the Song dynasty