Transcript 16-1 - RedLionWorldHistory

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I. The Ming Dynasty
A. Began with the overthrow of the
Mongols in 1368
 B. Ran an effective government with
officials who had taken the civil service
exam
 C. The Grand Canal was completed so
grain could be shipped to North China
 D. The Imperial City was built in Beijing
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Map of the Forbidden City
Meridian Gate
Watch Tower
Gate of Supreme Harmony
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Hall of Medium Harmony
Imperial Gardens
Gate of Divine Prowess
E. Zheng He made voyages around the
world to trade and bring wealth to
China
 F. Portuguese came to China and were
kicked out for their barbaric behavior
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1. Jesuit missionaries brought clocks and
eyeglasses that impressed the Chinese
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G. The Ming dynasty declined due to
corruption, high taxese and peasant
unrest
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1. These were all signs that the Mandate
of Heaven had been lost
II. The Qing Dynasty
A. Began by invading Manchus from
Manchuria
 B. The Qing dynasty forced all men to
wear a queue hairstyle under penalty
of death
 C. The Qing were gradually able to
restore peace and prosperity
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D. Manchus were culturally and
ethnically different from the Chinese
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1. They had a different legal status
– 2. They kept their own military units called
banners
– 3. They shared power with the Chinese
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E. Kangxi was the greatest Qing ruler
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1. He allowed missionaries in China and
converts to Christianity
– 2. He calmed urest and supported new
learning
F. Qing government sold trading rights
to foreigners
 G. Qing dynasty started to decline in
the late 18th century with high taxes
and peasant revolt
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