Qing China Flashcards

1
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What Chinese dynasty was before the Qing?

A

Ming Dynasty

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2
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What “event” was significant in the Ming Dynasty?

A

Zheng He oceanic voyages (actually didn’t accomplish anything lol)

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3
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What revival occured during the Ming Dynasty?

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Neo-Confucian revival

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4
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What is Neo-Confuciansim

A

“new” confucian ideas; self-worth/culivation/fulfillment

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5
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What two things did the Ming create that was significant?

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Great Wall of China; Forbidden city

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6
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Who is known as the “dashing prince”?

A

Li Zicheng

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7
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Who was Li Zicheng?

A

Han rebel leader

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8
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What did Li Zicheng do?

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lead a revolt and took over Beijing capital; Ming and Manchu alliance; created Shun dynasty

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9
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What was the Shun dynasty?

A

very short(1 year) dynasty that was inbetween Ming and Qing dynasties

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10
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Who started the Shun dynasty?

A

Li Zicheng

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11
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What was the cause for the fall of the Ming Dynasty?

A

climate change; fail of commerce = no silver to pay taxes

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12
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Who was Matteo Ricci?

A

Italian Jesuit

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13
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Where did Matteo Ricci go?

A

Beijing, China

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14
Q

What did Matteo Ricci bring to China?

A

the clock

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15
Q

What were the Tungusic languages (definition)?

A

languages of the Tungusic people in Manchuria, North China, etc/that area

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16
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What are the 3 Tungusic languages?

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Russian, Mongolian, Manderine Chinese

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17
Q

Where were the Jurchens from?

A

East Asia/East China

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18
Q

What language did the Jurchens speak?

A

Tungusic language

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19
Q

What did the Jurchens do?

A

they were involved in the creation of Qing Dynasty

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20
Q

What did the Manchu do in China?

A

they named the Qing dynasty; had to win over Chinese elites with taxes (hated)

21
Q

What was the homeland of the Manchu?

A

Manchuria

22
Q

Who were the elite Manchu warriors?

A

Bannermen

23
Q

What were the Eight Banners?

A

8 sections of the Manchu’s military/social structure in the Qing Dynasty

24
Q

What was the Manchu military known for?

A

bow men; horse men

25
Q

How did the Manchu have people show devotion/submission to their system?

A

hairstyle - ponytail

26
Q

What was the Manchu ponytail called?

A

queue

27
Q

What does Qing mean?

A

“pure”

28
Q

What was the Qing Dynasty?

A

dynasty in China started by Manchu

29
Q

What ancient Chinese tradition did the Qing Dynasty keep?

A

the Mandate of Heaven

30
Q

What 3 religions did the Qing Dynasty have/teach?

A

Daoism, Confucian, Buddhism

31
Q

Who were the 2 significant Qing emperors?

A

Kangxi; Qianlong

32
Q

Who was the 1st Chinese-born Qing emperor?

A

Kangxi

33
Q

How old was Kangxi when he became emperor?

A

7

34
Q

What did Kangxi strive to do with the Qing?

A

keep Chinese language, cultural tradition; solidify power with confucianism

35
Q

What was Diarchy in Qing China?

A

dual administration between Manchu and Chinese

36
Q

What did Kangxi create when he was 16?

A

Sacred Edict

37
Q

What was apart of the Sacred Edict?

A

the 16 Maxims

38
Q

What were the 15 Maxims/Sacred Edict?

A

confucian guidelines/principles posted in every town for people to follow

39
Q

Who was the emperor after Kangxi and Kangxi’s grandson?

A

Qianlong

40
Q

How was Qianlong significant?

A

10 Great Campaigns; defeated Dzungar

41
Q

How was Qing China sinicized?

A

Manchu eventually accepting Chinese traditions/culture

42
Q

What city was a Portuguese port in China?

A

Macao

43
Q

Who was apart of the Chinese Rites Controversy?

A

Jesuits vs. Dominicans and Franciscans

44
Q

What was the Chinese Rites Controversy?

A

dissagreement between missionary groups about traditional Chinese rituals (if they should be allowed or not)
Jesuits - thought should be allowed
Dominicans and Franciscans - not allowed

45
Q

What were the 2 kinds of Catholic Missionary orders?

A

cloistered; active

46
Q

Who was the leader/founder of the Jesuits?

A

Ignatius Loyola

47
Q

What was Japan’s religion?

A

Shinto

48
Q

Who was incorporated with Shinto?

A

Amaterasu - sun goddess

49
Q

Who were the people of North Japanese islands?

A

Ainu