Gonna Be Golden
Why was gunpowder helpful to the Tang rulers?
It would eventually be used for weapons and warfare
Why was the Great Wall of China important to the Ming Dynasty?
The Chinese were still recovering from being invaded and conquered by the Mongols and improving the Great Wall was important for future defense to prevent other invasions.
Who was Kublai Khan?
Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan, and the ruling leader of China under the Yuan Dynasty.
orderly & respectful relationships were the key to a good society
Confucianism
What happened after the fall of the Han Dynasty?
How did fast-ripening rice lead to an increase in innovation?
Fast-ripening rice led to more food and a higher population that enabled the people to thrive and begin to focus on invention.
Why can the Ming Dynasty be considered a “second Golden Age” of China?
Ming China experienced: cultural revival, economic prosperity, technological advancements, and sea exploration (Zheng He)
Pax Mongolica meaning?
It was a time of peace and stability of the Mongol Empire.
it’s best to accept the natural flow of life
Daoism
This massive waterway connected northern and southern China, making it easier for people to trade goods and travel between different regions
Grand Canal
Why was the invention of moveable type printing so important?
It was used to make books for the first time in China, it allowed written communication to be mass-produced
How did Emperor Yongle attempt to make improvements to China during his rule?
Sponsored sea expeditions
Yongle encouraged local governments to build schools for commoners
Moved the capital to the city of Beijing
How did the khans promote and increase trade?
They kept the Silk Road safe and made improvements to the Grand Canal to improve trade and travel both within China and outside China.
suffering is inevitable due to human’s desire for power
Buddhism
strict laws & harsh punishments are necessary
Legalism
Why was the invention of paper helpful to Medieval China?
paper money was able to be used rather than metal coins, allowed printed pages to be created quickly
How did the Hongwu Emperor attempt to make improvements to China during his rule?
Rebuilt China’s agriculture system
He cut government spending & established efficient taxation
He based his rule on the principles of the earlier Tang & Song dynasties
How did Kublai Khan change Medieval Chinese government and society?
He created a social structure where the Chinese citizens were at the bottom of the hierarchy, with less privileges, and prevented from holding high government positions.
2 religions/philosophies that believe "people are naturally good"
Confucianism & Daoism
What is tribute? (Zheng He)
A gift as a sign of respect/submission