Chinese Economy before 1949

Question 1

When did the Ming Dynasty begin?

Answer 1

1368

Question 2

What did the Ming dynasty establish?

Answer 2

-Sophisticated agricultural economy
-Centralises bureaucracy and military

Question 3

What started the decline of China in the 19th century?

Answer 3

European influence and occupation

Question 4

What did Karl Marx say about China?

Answer 4

“China was bound to disintegrate when it met the glare of outside light”