Vocabulary
Porcelain
a high quality white and often translucent ceramic material
How long did the ming dynasty last
276 years
Who led the ming dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang
Who had the highest power?
Emperor
What were the major strengths and weaknesses of the imperial system in China?
Strengths included a strong centralized government, a well-defined bureaucracy, and a merit-based civil service exam system.
Calligraphy
the artistic and stylized form of handwriting
Han Dynasty
206 BC - 220 AD
How long did it last
1368 to 1644
Who had the lowest power?
Lowest class
How did the Qing Dynasty's policies impact the Chinese economy and society?
fostered agricultural growth through land policies and trade regulations, leading to urbanization and a flourishing market economy
a system or form of government
Sui Dynasty
581-618 AD
Types of Art
Porcelain, Landscape Paintings, Literature
Name 3 things part of the working class
peasants, merchants, and workers
Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han
terror
the use of extreme fear to control or influence behavior
Tang Dynasty
618-907 AD
How did the Ming Dynasty fall?
Internal conflicts, natural disasters, and the rise of the Manchu dynasty led to the end of the Ming Dynasty
Who had the second most power?
Social-bureaucrats and Gentry
What were the key achievements of the Song Dynasty, including its technological innovations?
development of movable type printing, refining of gunpowder technology, and the application of the magnetic compass
barbarians
a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations
How long did Imperial China last
221 BC – Qing dynasty 1911
Who was Zheng He, and what was his significance?
Zheng He was a renowned admiral who led massive naval expeditions during the early Ming Dynasty.
Working Class
What was the significance of Zheng He's voyages during the Ming Dynasty?
marked the acme of China's seafaring and demonstrated the nation's advanced naval capabilities