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A new idea that began spreading throughout China that believed in the search of enlightenment by ending suffering
Buddhism
What was a scholar-official?
An educated official with a government position.
Which leader started the Mongol conquest?
Genghis Khan (Temujin)
Who was the first Ming emperor?
Imperial
Related to empire and the state of the empire
He was the founder of the Sui dynasty.
Wendi (or Yang Jian)
This was the examination that individuals took to get government positions.
Imperial Examination
Each region of the Mongol Empire was called the...
Khanate
Which emperor was responsible for creating the Forbidden Palace?
Yongle
Bureaucracy
A system of government workers who work for government officials
Why was the Sui dynasty so short?
Wendi and Yangdi raised taxes, forced peasants to work (Grand Canal)
What were some factors that helped the Song dynasty to be the wealthiest in the world at that time.
Agriculture, trade, bureaucracy culture and art
This Khan took over China after his father's death.
Kublai Khan
Why did Yongle want to create a maritime empire? Who did he select to lead these expeditions?
Gain tribute from other nations and Zheng He
Mongols
An ethnic group who lived a nomadic lifestyle and were fierce warriors with bows and had excellent horse skills
Was one of the primary founders of the tang dynasty.
Taizong (technically his father gaozu was first)
This was a new type of currency that was created and used by the tang and song
Printed money/fiat
Why did the Mongol empire collapse so quickly?
Too big, division between the Khanates, not much experience
What were some reasons why the Chinese decided to end its naval expeditions?
Feared being too commercial, focus on defense rather than exploration, already wealthy enough
Treason
Betrayal of the country or helping someone harm your country
She was the only women to have ever been the Emperor of China.
Wu Zhao
List 4 innovations the Chinese made during this period.
Compass, gunpowder, porcelain, tea, art and poetry, printing, tea, etc.
What are some of the lasting achievements of the Yuan dynasty?
Secured trade routes, China became more connected with the rest of the world
Which was the last dynasty and who was it led by?
Terraces
Raised banks of earth that were used to usually grow rice.