Chapter 11: Ming Dynasty Flashcards
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Hongwu
A
(Zhu Yuanzhang/Taizu)
- Founded the Ming Dynasty by clearing out the Yangzi Valley of the Mongols
- First Ming Emperor
- Ming = “Brilliant”
- Responsible for the economic and cultural rise
- Recaptured Beijing in 1368
- Born a peasant (one of two Chinese emperors)
2
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Zheng He
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Ming admiral who was responsible for the economic outreach of the Ming
- Toured much of the Indian Ocea, S.E.A. and Africa
- Would bring back items and products not found in China (giraffes, zebras, spices, tropical woods)
- Eunuch and a Muslim
3
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Golden Lotus
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- Pornographic novel that focused on the protaginists love of the bound foot
- Critical portrayal of decadence
- Emphasized how lust and power can be bad
- Also shows scenes where they recite poems and songs
- Critical portrayal of decadence
- Ming Dynasty famous for vernacular literature
4
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Water Margin
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Mao Zedong’s favorite book
- Robin hood style story in that an outlaw band tries to correct the wrongs of unjust officials
- Commentary about the decline of the Ming Dynasty
- Set in the Song Dynasty
5
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Yong Le
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Third Ming Emperor (1403-1424)
- Was for further expansion of trade
- Including expanding maritime trade
- Would change later when Yong Le would move the capital to Beijing in the North
- Done to increase defenses of potential Mongol uprising
- Emperor during Zheng He’s voyages
6
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Wan Li
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(1572-1620)
- Not much is said except that the emperor hired Zheng Juzheng to reform the tax system to get money back into the country
- Left a majority of the administrative jobs to the eunuchs which would lead to the fall of the Ming Dynasty
7
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White Lotus
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Rebel Buddhist sect
- Occured during the rise of the Ming
- Originated in the the Southern Song period
- Conducted banditry and rebellion
- Most active in the Yangzi Valley
- Dedicated to resisting Mongol rule
- Key in overthowing the Mongols in China
8
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Ming porcelain
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- Ming porcelain had become very popular throughout the country and trade because of its
- Designs
- Found in every rich merchant household
- Prominent among Chinese exports to the West
9
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Wu Sangui
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- Ming general responsible for the fall of the Ming dynasty and the start of the Qing dynasty
- Lets the Manchu armies into China to defeat Li Zicheng and his rebel army
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Q
A
11
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Reverse
(Zhu Yuanzhang/Taizu)
- Founded the Ming Dynasty by clearing out the Yangzi Valley of the Mongols
- First Ming Emperor
- Ming = “Brilliant”
- Responsible for the economic and cultural rise
- Recaptured Beijing in 1368
- Born a peasant (one of two Chinese emperors)
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Hongwu
12
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Reverse
Ming admiral who was responsible for the economic outreach of the Ming
- Toured much of the Indian Ocea, S.E.A. and Africa
- Would bring back items and products not found in China (giraffes, zebras, spices, tropical woods)
- Eunuch and a Muslim
A
Zheng He
13
Q
Reverse
- Pornographic novel that focused on the protaginists love of the bound foot
- Critical portrayal of decadence
- Emphasized how lust and power can be bad
- Also shows scenes where they recite poems and songs
- Critical portrayal of decadence
- Ming Dynasty famous for vernacular literature
A
Golden Lotus
14
Q
Reverse
Mao Zedong’s favorite book
- Robin hood style story in that an outlaw band tries to correct the wrongs of unjust officials
- Commentary about the decline of the Ming Dynasty
- Set in the Song Dynasty
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Water Margin
15
Q
Reverse
Third Ming Emperor (1403-1424)
- Was for further expansion of trade
- Including expanding maritime trade
- Would change later when Yong Le would move the capital to Beijing in the North
- Done to increase defenses of potential Mongol uprising
- Emperor during Zheng He’s voyages
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Yong Le
