ming dynasty
what changes did the Yuan dynasty create in china's government and society?
o Increased taxation o Encouraged technology o Political subdivisions o Replaced Chinese positions with Mongols o Competition for the throne weakened the government
What did people do to demonstrate the importance of their religion or belief system in their lives?
perform rituals and types of art (like dancing) study Confucianism
What types of knowledge were valued in this system?
Confucianism
How and when did the Ming dynasty overthrow the Yuan dynasty?
1382 - Ming dynasty overthrew the Yuan dynasty Sent troops and made the Yuan emperor flea to Mongolia
What does the size of the Forbidden City, its artist decoration, and architecture suggest about Ming China?
- 9,000+ rooms - largest and best preserved building in china - shows Ming China's artistic side and commitment for higher class and rich
What are the challenges of creating a civil service examination system?
- Sometimes people would bribe the examiners for a passing score - The exam doesnt look at someones ability to govern
what were the major religions and belief systems during the Ming Dynasty in China?
- believed in god and heaven - performed rituals to communicate with heaven rituals consists of dancing, movement and sacrifices
causes of the decline of ming
- corruption in the bureacucy - decline of trade - weaker army - rebellions - natural disasters
What possible problems might be created for the Ming as a result of their decision to build this wall?
- death of workers and slaves - a physical barrier that restricts china's growth
what was the role of the red turbans in overthrowing the government?
- established a strong military base
What would have motivated the Ming government to build the Forbidden City?
- for ceramonies and for a sacred spot - show of power - divides the different social classes
What ideas, beliefs and traditions seemed most important to the Ming Dynasty as it began?
- protection of slaves and to free citizens - Confucianism
what were the problems that led people to support the overthrow of the Yuan Dynasty?
- the poor individuals were taxed - the Chinese weren't allowed to have weapons - intermarriage between Mongols, Chinese and other ethnicities is forbidden - salt workers were being oppressed - discrimination against Han Chinese - paper currency over circulation - floods and famine
What does the Great Wall tell us about what was valued in Ming society?
- the safety of the people - cultural process and economic development
What are the benefits of creating a civil service examination system?
- the same family wont always have the power - Ensures that government officers would be chosen based on their merit, rather than their family's connection or wealth
what was the Mandate of Heaven and how did it impact the rule of China's emperors?
- was the divine source of authority and the right to rule. - The right to rule is granted by gods. - One heaven means one ruler at a timeterm-14 - if the ruler doesnt care about the people, dynasty will then be able to have a new ruler
things traded on the silk road
1. Clothing 2. Gold 3. Salt 4. Pepper 5. Food 6. Fur 7. Silk 8. Tin 9. Lapis lazuli 10. Sandalwood
What is the purpose for instituting a civil service examination system for choosing government officials?
To ensure that every government officials were the best ones possible and that they are the devoted to their ways
who were the red turbans?
a group of peasants rebelling against Mongol rule in China
What is the dynastic cycle in China?
idea that a dynasty can lose the Mandate of Heaven if they become corrupt or stop taking care of the people, and the mandate of heaven can be given to a new dynasty
Why did the Ming Dynasty build more sections of the Great Wall?
to protect the middle kingdom from the northern barbarians (Ming officials preferred a defensive position)
