Qing and Ming Dynasties Flashcards

Flashcards about the Qing Dynasty and the later Ming Dynasty.

What was the Qing Dynasty?

The last Chinese dynasty, also known as the Manchu.

What were the big things happening during the time period of 1450-1750?

Increased trade contacts and involvement, European contact, and European missionaries.

What major item flooded into the Ming Dynasty's economies with the increased contact from Europeans?

Silver flooded into their economy.

What problems did the flood of silver cause in China?

It causes inflation and other economic problems.

What did the Single Whip Law decree?

All payments for taxes had to be in silver.

What year were the Ming overthrown?

1644

What were the years of the Qing Dynasty?

1644 to 1911 (or early 1912)

What group was the Qing Dynasty?

Manchu

How did the Qing Dynasty try to show they belonged as a legitimate Chinese dynasty?

They use Chinese traditions to show they are a legitimate Chinese dynasty.

What were some of the traditional methods of rule used by the Qing dynasty?

The Qing dynasty uses traditional methods of Neo-Confucianism, civil service exams, strong centralization, and mandate of heaven.

What was the Qing dynasty able to establish in the areas that they took over?

The tribute system, the kowtow, and the collection of payments and resources.

How did the Qing Dynasty try to deal with increasing numbers of Europeans?

They try to restrict European trade with the Canton system.

What was the Canton System?

You can only trade at one port, the Port of Canton.

What did the Europeans want that caused the Qing Dynasty to refuse?

They want trade in all ports in China.

What product did Britain want to get into China to get people focused on instead of silk?

Opium

What was the result of Britain smuggling opium into China?

The Qing dynasty outlawed opium, but Britain smuggled it in.

After losing the Opium Wars, which treaty gave Britain special privileges?

Treaty of Nanjing in 1842

What did the spheres of influence lead to?

Economic imperialism.

What was the bloodiest civil war in history that killed 20 to 30 million people?

The Taiping Rebellion

Which rebellion tried to go against the spheres of influence?

The Boxer Rebellion

What was the Self-Strengthening Movement?

A modernization effort by the Qing Dynasty that does not work.

What was the westernization effort in Japan called?

The Meiji Restoration