Architecture
Where is the Hall of Supreme Harmony located?
Forbidden City
Who founded the Ming dynasty?
Hongwu or Zhu Yuanzhang
What did Qianlong accomplish?
Expanded the empire to its largest size. He conquered Taiwan, Mongolia, and Tibet. While he had power, population increased and economy thrived.
True or False: the empire fell because of an attack by Timur
False! The Ottomans were attacked by the Central Asian conqueror.
When and where was the Forbidden City built
In the 1400s in Bejing
Who was Yonglo
Hongwu's son who took power after Hongwu died.
Where did the capital move to?
Beijing
True or False: peasants were forbidden to do anything other than farming
False! We are not as cruel as Japan who also had women obey the man in the household and had little rights and freedom
What was another name for the Gate of Divine?
Gate of Divine Prowess
Who was Qianlong?
He was Kangxi's grandson who expanded the empire to its largest size and conquered many other territories.
When the Ming ruled, what increased?
farm production
True or False: Ming rule increased farm production
True!
Who restored the Great Wall of China?
The Ming dynasty
Who was Lord George Macartney?
When Kangxi ruled, what did he do for peasants and what did he support?
He reduced tax for them and supported the arts
True or False: The Ming dynasty introduced European History
False! They introduced math and science
What was the forbidden city?
Vast imperial city surrounded by high walls.
Who wrote the "Dream of the Red Chamber?"
Cao Zhan
Who led 7 voyages around the Indian Ocean with huge fleets and presented people with gifts?
Zheng He
True or False: the empire fell due to famine and disease
False! That was the Safavid