Ming characteristics Flashcards
what was the Ming’s foreign policy?
Ming China thought it was the centre of the world and shut itself off from the rest of the world
tributary system
forced foreign countries to pay tribute to China. Countries paid tribute to prevent from being attacked by China.
Trading
Ming china traded with Asia and eastern Africa and their tributary states
how did the tributary system help china and tributary states?
China gained peaceful borders. ming emperors spent less money on armies and more on projects like buildings canals. tributary states for foods they wanted without war
the voyage of Zheng He
Zheng He sent by Yongle to lead a series of sea voyages to demonstrate Chinese power and to win more tributary states.
what happened to china after Yongle’s death?
China cut off contact with outside and, band building of ships, overseas travels, and contact with foreigners.
how did china view foreigners after Yongals death
saw foreigners as a threat to Chinese culture
why did the Ming decline?
Portuguese sailors refused to pay tribute and violated official limits on trade. the despotism of ming rulers led to corruption and rebellion.
