Ming Dynasty 1
Believed these traditions & institutions brought
stability to China.... (a system of philosophical and ethical teachings )
Confucianism
What is the Forbidden City?
The residence (GREAT PALACE) for only the King and his family. Commonners and foreigners were not allowed to enter
What helped restore China’s power and prosperity
Increase rice production & irrigation
Rise of fish farming, cotton & sugar cane
industry
What led to the decline of the Ming Dynasty?
Ineffective rulers
Corrupt officials
Government bankrupt
High taxes and bad harvests lead to rebellion
What was a large agricultural success?
Rice.
Ming or Qing Dynasty?
Forbid intermarriage
Force Manchu hairstyles as sign of loyalty – queue
Mandate study of Manchu language by Chinese
Qing
What were the Isolationist policies set by the Ming dynasty and why? Give me an example
Restrict foreign travel and trade (only 3
ports)
Preserve Chinese culture
Which dynasty has a Self-sufficient society?
Healthy agricultural economy
Extensive mining & manufacturing industries
Produced silks, cottons, porcelain
Qing
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
Defend against northern Mongols (outsiders)
What is the Taiping Rebellion (1830s) in the Qing dynasty?
Desire to use China’s wealth to prevent anyone from living in poverty