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Phil Loves Sophie Dynasty PuPu Platter Opium Welcome to the 20th century 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 The five relationships are a major component of this philosophy. What is Confucianism? This philosophy’s name roughly translates to “the way”. It stresses following nature. What is Daoism? People act out of self-interest according to this philosophy. Therefore we need rewards and punishments to control society. What is legalism? Siddhartha's followers figured out an eight-fold path for those who believe in this philosophy and religion. What is Buddhism? This is the “first noble truth”. Bummer. What is that life is suffering? This was the final Chinese dynasty. It ended in 1911. What is the Qing? During this dynasty China stopped its voyages of exploration. They felt there was no need to see what the barbarians where doing. What is the Ming dynasty? This dynasty made major additions to the Great Wall. It worked for a couple of hundred years! What is the Ming? This dynasty built of system of roads that helped connect all of China’s provinces to its capital in Beijing. What is the Yuan? During this dynasty the Chinese built large ships (larger than the Europeans’ of the day) that made it all the way to Africa. What is the Ming? Genghiz Khan helped to establish this foreign controlled dynasty that lasted from 1279 to 1368. What is the Mongol/Yuan? This dynasty came from Manchuria. They forbid their people from marrying the Chinese and forced Chinese men to wear their hair in a braid. What is the Qing? He emerged as the leader of the Communist forces. Who is Mao Zedong? This system grants government jobs based upon tested ability, not birth right. What is the civil service system? This group was treated more fairly by the Communists during the China’s long years of civil war. This, and other reasons, made them more likely to support the Communists. Who are the peasants? This empire was among the first to pay for its porcelain and silk with opium from its colonies in India. What is Great Britain? As one of the terms of the Treaty of Nanjing, China was forced to give up this island. China didn’t get it back until 2000. What is Hong Kong? Western powers gained these regions of economic privileges in China. They were able to build railroads and factories and skip paying taxes on the goods they produced and traded. What are spheres of influence? Westerners also claimed this right in China. It allowed Europeans accused of crimes in China to be tried in their home country. What is extraterritoriality? Toward the end of the 19th century, the United States wanted this policy for China. It would give everyone equal access to Chinese markets. In reality, the US just wanted to protect being blocked out by the Europeans who were on the verge of colonizing China. Knock knock. What is the Open Door policy? This rebellion in 1900 attempted to rid China of foreign influence. It didn’t stand a fighting chance. What is the Boxer rebellion? China declared itself this in 1911. It gives the people the power to choose its leaders. What is a republic? His three principles of the people included nationalism, democracy, and “livelihood” or a decent living for all. Not so easy after thousand of years under a dynastic system. Who is Sun Yatsen? Mao Zedong led the Communists during this 6000 mile retreat. What is the Long March? This general led the Nationalists (Guomindang) during China’s civil war. Who is Chiang Kai-shek?