The Black Death: A Devastating Plague in Medieval Europe

Question 1

Which symptom was NOT associated with the Black Death?

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Sneezing

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Fever

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Vomiting

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Skin discoloration

Question 2

How was the Black Death primarily transmitted?

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Through fleas on rats

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Through the air

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Through water

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Through contaminated food

Question 3

How did the Black Death affect the Church?

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It undermined the Church's authority

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It strengthened the Church's authority

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It had no impact on the Church

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It led to the rise of new religious movements

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a common practice used to prevent the spread of the Black Death?

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Vaccination

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Quarantine

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Bloodletting

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Isolation

Question 5

Who issued a papal bull condemning the practice of flagellation as a response to the Black Death?

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Pope Clement VI

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Pope Gregory XI

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Pope Urban V

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Pope Innocent VI

Question 6

Where is the Black Death believed to have originated?

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Central Asia

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Africa

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India

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Europe

Question 7

What was the role of doctors during the Black Death?

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They were often unable to help patients and some were accused of spreading the disease.

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They had effective treatments and cures for the plague.

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They played a significant role in treating the sick and containing the outbreak.

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They were not involved in treating the sick.

Question 8

Which type of plague was NOT transmitted by fleas during the Black Death?

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Waterborne plague

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Bubonic plague

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Pneumonic plague

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Septicemic plague

Question 9

How did the Black Death primarily spread?

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By flea bites

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Through the air

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From contact with infected animals

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Through contaminated food and water

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of Europe's population died during the Black Death?

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50-70%

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20-30%

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30-50%

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70-90%

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a symptom of the Black Death?

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Sneezing

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Blackened skin

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Fever

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Coughing up blood

Question 12

Which modern-day disease is similar to the Black Death?

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Ebola

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Influenza

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Meningitis

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HIV/AIDS

Question 13

Which bacterium was responsible for the Black Death?

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Yersinia pestis

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Salmonella

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Vibrio cholerae

Question 14

Approximately what proportion of Europe's population perished during the Black Death?

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40-60%

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10-20%

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20-40%

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60-80%

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT among the measures taken to prevent the spread of the Black Death?

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Using herbal remedies and bloodletting

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Quarantining infected individuals

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Burning infected corpses

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Closing ports and roads

Question 16

What impact did the Black Death have on the development of medical knowledge and practices?

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It prompted new research into the causes and treatment of the plague.

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It led to a decline in medical knowledge and reliance on superstition.

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It led to the development of new surgical techniques and hospitals.

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It had no significant impact on medical knowledge and practices.

Question 17

What was the historical period known as the "Great Mortality"?

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The deadliest phase of the Black Death

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A period of severe famine and economic depression

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A series of military conflicts and political instability

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A period of religious persecution and social unrest

Question 18

How did the Black Death influence artistic and literary expression?

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It inspired new forms of artistic expression, such as the 'Dance of Death' and memento mori.

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It led to a decline in artistic output and cultural expression.

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It had no significant impact on art and literature.

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It prompted a shift towards more optimistic and cheerful themes in art.

Question 19

Which of the following was the primary cause of the Black Death?

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Bubonic plague, carried by fleas on rodents

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Contaminated water

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Pneumonic plague, spread through coughing

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Leprosy, a bacterial infection affecting the skin and nerves

Question 20

Which of the following was the primary cause of the Black Death pandemic in Europe?

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Contact with infected rodents

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Transmission through contaminated water

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Poor sanitation and hygiene

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Malnutrition

Question 21

Which of the following historians is known for their influential work on the Black Death?

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Philip Ziegler

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Edward Jenner

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John Snow

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William Shakespeare

Question 22

What was the primary cause of the Black Death?

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Bubonic plague bacteria spread through the bites of infected fleas

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Overcrowding and poor sanitation

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War and famine

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Astrological influences

Question 23

Which social class bore the greatest burden of death during the Black Death?

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Peasants

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Nobility

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Merchants

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Religious leaders

Question 24

Which of the following is **not** a factor that contributed to the spread of the Black Death?

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The use of advanced medical treatments

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Fleas carrying the bubonic plague bacteria

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Overcrowding and poor sanitation

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War and famine weakening immune systems

Question 25

Which of the following social changes **was** a direct result of the Black Death?

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Decline of the feudal system due to labor shortages

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Increased population growth

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Weakening of the Catholic Church's influence

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Expansion of international trade

Question 26

Which type of historical source would provide the most reliable information about the experiences of individuals during the Black Death?

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Medieval chronicles written by eyewitnesses

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Official government records

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Folk tales and legends passed down through generations

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Modern scientific studies

Question 27

How did the Black Death impact the economy of Europe?

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It caused a decline in trade and commerce due to disruptions and deaths

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It led to increased economic growth due to labor shortages

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It stimulated the growth of new industries and technologies

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It had no significant impact on the economy

Question 28

What was the primary purpose of quarantine during the Black Death?

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To isolate infected individuals and prevent the spread of the disease

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To punish those who violated public health regulations

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To provide medical care to the sick

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To boost the morale of healthy individuals

Question 29

Which social group was most severely affected by the Black Death?

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Urban poor living in crowded conditions

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Wealthy landowners

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Rural peasants with access to clean water and sanitation

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Children under the age of five

Question 30

What type of microorganism is the most likely cause of the Black Death?

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Bacteria

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Virus

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Fungus

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Parasite

Question 31

What was a unique symptom of the bubonic plague?

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Pus-filled buboes

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Chills and fever

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Pneumonia

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Skin rashes

Question 32

How did the Church respond to the widespread fear and suffering caused by the Black Death?

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Offered prayers, organized processions, and promoted charitable acts

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Encouraged medical research

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Blamed witches and heretics

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Isolated and quarantined infected individuals

Question 33

The Black Death is estimated to have killed what percentage of the European population?

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15-20 million

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1-2 million

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5-10 million

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25-30 million

Question 34

What was a major economic consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

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Labour shortages, reduced economic activity, and economic depression

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Expansion of trade and increased economic growth

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Increased demand for luxury goods

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Stabilization of prices and economic stability

Question 35

Which of the following was **not** a primary cause of the Black Death?

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Pneumonia

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Famine

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Overpopulation

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Bubonic plague

Question 36

How was the Black Death primarily transmitted?

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Through flea bites

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Through the air

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Through water

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Through food

Question 37

Which social group was most heavily affected by the Black Death?

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Peasantry

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Nobility

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Clergy

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Merchants

Question 38

What was a characteristic symptom of the bubonic plague?

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Swollen lymph nodes

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High fever

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Vomiting

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Rash

Question 39

What was the main cause of the Black Death?

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The bubonic plague, spread by fleas living on black rats

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Widespread famine

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Contaminated water sources

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Warfare and violence

Question 40

How did the Black Death spread across Europe?

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Through trade routes and the movement of infected people and animals

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Only through contaminated food and water

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By people traveling from faraway countries

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Primarily through air pollution

Question 41

Which group of people was most affected by the Black Death?

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Peasants and the poor living in crowded cities

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It affected all social classes equally

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Nobility and clergy

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Merchants and traders

Question 42

What were some of the psychological effects of the Black Death?

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Fear, despair, and a strong desire to seek religious answers

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Economic growth and prosperity

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A surge in scientific curiosity

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An improvement in medical knowledge

Question 43

About how many people in Europe died from the Black Death?

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Between 30% and 60% of the population

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Less than 10% of the population

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Over 90% of the population

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It's impossible to know for sure

Question 44

What was NOT a factor that helped the Black Death spread?

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Advanced medical knowledge

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Trade and travel across countries

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Crowded cities with lots of people living close together

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Poor sanitation and hygiene

Question 45

Which Chinese dynasty ruled during the time of the Black Death?

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The Yuan Dynasty

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The Qing Dynasty

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The Song Dynasty

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The Ming Dynasty