Ming and Qing Dynasty
When did rebels take Beijing?
1644
From what years does the Qing dynasty last?
1644-1911
Buddhism
Eightfold path, goal is to reach Nirvana through meditation, all life is suffering, remove desire remove suffering. Reincarnation
Who founded the Ming dynasty?
Emperor Hongwu
Who bans Christianity in the Qing dynasty?
Emperor Kangxi
Confucianism
Emphasis on the importance of the family and social harmony, five relationships, Junzi
How did the Ming eradicate Mongolian past?
Ethnocentrism, abandonment of Mongol names, dress, support of Confucian classics, Book of Song, civil service examinations
How did famine spread in the Ming dynasty?
Excessive amount of money spent on building, maintaining and patrolling great wall.
How did the Ming collapse?
Famine, 17th century peasant rebellions, Manchu invaders, a terrorist attack every day
What years did the Ming Dynasty last?
1368-1644
Neo-Confucian
Combination of Buddhism and Confucianism
What did Qianlong do?
Made tribune Vassal states pay food for China's growing population. Received so much money from trade had to cancel taxes 4 times. Arts.
What did Emperor Kangxi do?
Manchu, doesn't reject Chinese gov't structure, enforces Confucian studies, has many graduates and educated people.
Under what dynasty did Emperor Yongle expand naval exploration?
Ming
Under what dynasty did Zheng He receive funding for naval exploration?
Ming
What dynasty used much of taxes to fund the build of the Great Wall?
Ming
What did American crops do to China's population in the Qing dynasty?
Population explodes as more food becomes avaliable.
What does the Qing export?
Silk, porcelain, tea.
What is imported to China under the Qing?
Silver from Americas, wool from Europe.
Who took control and ended the Ming dynasty?
The Manchus
How do the Manchus spread Manchurian culture in the Qing dynasty?
Wearing Manchurian clothes, teaching history and language. Manchus culture > Chinese culture
What dynasty came before Ming?
Yuan