Ming And Qing Dynasty
how much of the population did the Manchus make up?
2%
Problem with British Trading?
East Indian company wanted British tea/silk only special traders licensed by government can trade with English
what does Qianlong promote?
Economics prosperity and arts
What is Neo Confucian philosophy?
obedience of subject to ruler
What did people use opium for before the 1600s?
painkillers and treatment for dysentery
who is Li Zicheng?
postal worker in Ming job downsized due to government money management
how did other rulers see the ruler of China?
son of heaven
Negative outcomes of Ming China? 4 answers
1. Creates secret police force 2. death penalties for anyone who criticized emperor 3.discourages overseas trade 4. assumes absolute power
how long did the Ming Dynasty last?
1369-1644
Religion during Qing? 2 answers
1. Christianity rapidly grew; later outlawed 2. churches were build to spread education 30,000 people converted to Christianity
what did Li Zicheng do? 2 answers
1. Led peasant revolt against high taxes 2. occupied Beijing
What caused Qing to fall? 3 answers
1. Western traders influenced change to China, but China stuck with tradition 2. created confusion, led to rebellions and bankrupted the government 3. Inability to control Europeans caused the entire imperial system to collapse
what happens as Qianlong gets older? 4 answers
1. bad money management 2. bankrupts states 3. population increases 4. stress budget
Economy during Qing dynasty? 4 answers
1. large buildings and public walls, gates and other infrastructure 2. light taxes 3. international trade grew 4. foreign silver
Positive Accomplishments during Ming China? 9 answers
1. led rebel group over Mongols 2. restored native Chinese rule 3. established nanjing as capital 4. rein stained traditional Confucian exams 5. Economic system based off agriculture 6. introduces paper money 7. private slavery forbidden 8. rapid population growth 9. Established code of laws
What were the accomplishments of the Yong Le emperor? 6 answers
1. moves capital to Beijing 2. launches maritime expeditions and re establishes trade 3. imposes tribute system over foreign lands 4, compile encyclopedia to collect all dynasty knowledge 5. built forbidden city 6. builds Tian Tan, Temple of heaven
what were the accomplishments of Ming rulers? 3 answers
1. ran effective government 2. vast increase in manufactured goods 3. new crops were introduced
What were the major problems in the Ming dynasty? 6 answers
1.weak rulers- government corruption 2. alarming amount of silver 3. silver imports dropped straining Chinese economy 4. harsh weather- little crops 5. high taxes 6. tried making alliances with frontier tribes
How far did the China Empire go?
Central Asia to China sea. gobi desert to south east asia
what was given and taken from the Trade with Japan during the Ming dynasty?
China's silk for Japan's silver
what was the green standard
Chinese army who served as a local police force
What park was used for a moat for the forbidden city?
Jong Shan Park
Who is the first major emperor? how long does he rule for?
Kangxi 1661-1722
Manchu lived in present day?
Manchuria
what were banners?
Manchus who were given farmland and were organized into military units
who sparked European interest in China?
Marco Polo
In early Qing who traded with Qing? 3 European countries
Portuguese Dutch British
who was the second major emperor? how long did he rule for?
Qianlong 1736-1790s
What is the new Dynasty called after the Ming?
Qing dynasty "pure"
What lands does Qianlong conquer?
Taiwan Mongolia Tibet
After Ming emperor dies what happens to the empire?
Under foreign rule by Manchus
What were the object developments under Ming China? 6 answers
novel wood block block printing blue and white porcelain encyclopedia dictionaries
who was the Yong Le emperor during Ming China?
Zhou Di
who was the Hongwu emperor during Ming China?
Zhu Yuanzhang
at what ages does he take the throne?
age 7
what was the dyarchy
all important government positions were shared equally between Chinese and manchus
what was the problems with the internal rebellions?
all were very expensive to stop
who were bannermen
chief fighting force of the empire
Negatives of opium during Qing?
consume opium but give nothing in return drained Chinese treasury people addicted became useless
what were the 5 key relationships?
emperor to subject father to son husband to wife older brother to younger brother friend to friend
What happened to the last Ming emperor?
he committed suicide
what characteristics did the first emperor have?
intellectual, supported arts, entertained Jesuits priest at court
What was opium later used for?
it became a drug many people began to smoke. was very addictive
did China go worldwide in the 15th century?
no
Who were the Manchus?
nomadic farming/ hunting people loved northeast of the Great Wall.
Who were the "ocean Devils"?
the Portuguese
what animal was the emperor associated with?
the dragon
who were the Jesuits?
they were educated men who tried to bring Christianity into China
Why did Ming China fall? 4 answers
wasted money famine ineffective navy last Ming emperor committed suicide