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What action did Yong Lo take regarding Zheng Ho's expeditions in 1433?
What action did Yong Lo take regarding Zheng Ho's expeditions in 1433?
- He believed it was a waste of money and stopped them. (correct)
- He ordered Zheng Ho to return home immediately.
- He provided additional funding for the expeditions.
- He expanded the expeditions to include more regions.
How did the socioeconomic status of merchants compare to that of peasants during the Ming Dynasty?
How did the socioeconomic status of merchants compare to that of peasants during the Ming Dynasty?
- Merchants had a lower economic status but higher social status.
- Merchants had both a higher economic and social status.
- Merchants had a higher economic status but lower social status. (correct)
- Merchants and peasants held equal socioeconomic status.
What was the primary reason behind China's policy of isolationism in the 1400s to 1500s?
What was the primary reason behind China's policy of isolationism in the 1400s to 1500s?
- Fear of European military power.
- Lack of interest in foreign goods.
- Surplus of resources made overseas trade unnecessary. (correct)
- Desire to maintain cultural purity.
What event marked the decline of the Ming Dynasty in the early 1600s?
What event marked the decline of the Ming Dynasty in the early 1600s?
What was a consequence of the British refusal to perform the Kowtow when seeking trade with China?
What was a consequence of the British refusal to perform the Kowtow when seeking trade with China?
Which exploration technology was perfected by the Chinese during the Ming Dynasty?
Which exploration technology was perfected by the Chinese during the Ming Dynasty?
What was the significance of the Forbidden City in Ming and Qing China?
What was the significance of the Forbidden City in Ming and Qing China?
Who was the last dynasty of China, which formed after the fall of the Ming Dynasty?
Who was the last dynasty of China, which formed after the fall of the Ming Dynasty?
During which Chinese emperor's rule did China reach its height of prosperity?
During which Chinese emperor's rule did China reach its height of prosperity?
What was a major foreign influence on China during the Qing Dynasty?
What was a major foreign influence on China during the Qing Dynasty?
Flashcards
Ming Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Chinese dynasty that overthrew the Mongols and restored traditional Chinese values.
Zheng He's Expeditions
Zheng He's Expeditions
Naval voyages of exploration sponsored by the Ming Dynasty, reaching far across the Indian Ocean.
Ming Isolationism
Ming Isolationism
Policy of limiting overseas trade and exploration by the Ming Dynasty.
Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
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Kowtow
Kowtow
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Forbidden City
Forbidden City
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Kangxi
Kangxi
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Qianlong
Qianlong
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Chinese Isolationism
Chinese Isolationism
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British-Chinese Trade Conflicts
British-Chinese Trade Conflicts
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Study Notes
Ming and Qing Dynasties
- Mongols formed the Yuan Dynasty, then the Chinese overthrew them to establish the Ming Dynasty.
- Hong Wu, a peasant, founded the Ming Dynasty, and his son, Yongle, succeeded him.
- Yongle sponsored Zheng He's voyages, exploring the Indian Ocean with advanced Chinese ship technology (junks).
- Zheng He's voyages stopped in 1433 due to perceived waste of resources.
- China's isolationism followed, with limited overseas trade and strategically placed port cities that regulated European trade with high taxes.
- This led to a robust black market in luxury goods.
- Ming Dynasty values prioritized agriculture (Confucian ideals), giving peasants a higher socioeconomic status than merchants.
- The Forbidden City reflected Daoist principles of harmony with nature.
- The Ming Dynasty declined in the 17th century due to corruption, heavy taxation, and external pressures.
- Manchus invaded in 1644, forming the Qing Dynasty, the last imperial dynasty in China.
- The Qing Dynasty saw significant prosperity, especially under Kangxi (1661-1722) and his grandson Qianlong (1735-1795).
Qing Dynasty Interactions with Europe
- The Qing Dynasty required Europeans to perform the Kowtow ritual as a sign of respect.
- The British, refusing to Kowtow, received a dismissive letter from Qianlong.
- British attempts at trade with China were met with refusal and isolationist policies.
- The British smuggled opium into China, impacting China's stability and economy.
- China's policy of isolationism, despite prosperity, ultimately prevented industrialization and made it vulnerable to outside interference.
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Description
This quiz covers the history and key events of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. It explores the rise of the Ming Dynasty, the influence of notable figures like Hong Wu and Zheng He, and the subsequent establishment of the Qing Dynasty. Test your knowledge on the cultural, economic, and geopolitical factors that shaped these dynasties.
