Question

question 15
after defeating the mongols, which chinese dynasty revived the civil service exam system, rebuilt infrastructure, and revived confucian values.
manchu
yuan
ming
tokugawa
question 16
which was a result of chinas isolation from the rest of the world? (during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries)
chinas technology fell behind europes
the borders of china shrank
international demand for chinese goods fell
chinese peasants revolted

Explanation:

• Question 15: The Ming dynasty defeated the Mongol - led Yuan dynasty. It then revived the civil service exam system (which had been less emphasized during the Yuan), rebuilt infrastructure (such as canals, roads, and cities), and promoted Confucian values as part of its efforts to restore traditional Chinese governance and culture.
• Question 16: During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, China's isolation (such as through policies like the Ming and early Qing dynasty's restrictions on foreign trade and contact) led to a situation where China's technology fell behind Europe's. While Europe was experiencing scientific and technological advancements through exploration, trade, and the exchange of ideas, China's lack of engagement with the outside world in terms of technological innovation meant it did not keep pace.

Answer:

• Question 15: C. Ming
• Question 16: A. China's technology fell behind Europe's