Chinese Culture and the Ming Dynasty's Impact

Luxury Goods Demand

Increased interregional trade along Silk Roads.

Trade Routes

Revived in the 8th and 9th centuries.

Global Economy

Emergence due to intensified trading activities.

Early Ming Dynasty

Eliminated foreign influences from Mongol rule.

Confucian Learning

Reinforced based on Han, Tang, and Song models.

Chinese Philosophy

Focuses on social stability and ethical order.

Four Virtues of Confucianism

Core principles guiding ethical behavior in society.

Jen

All-encompassing love for self and others.

Li

Understanding one's societal role and responsibilities.

Te

Government leads by example; fosters loyalty.

Wen

Encourages cultivation of arts for national growth.

Buddhism in China

Merged with Daoism to form Chan Buddhism.

Cultural Exchange

Influences from China shaped Japan, Korea, Vietnam.

Indian Ocean Trade

Facilitated by advancements in maritime navigation.

Mongol Rule

Disrupted Chinese culture through renaming and appropriation.

Ming Artifacts

Highly valuable items from the Ming Dynasty.

Doctrine of the Mean

Advocates balanced decisions between extremes.

Ming Dynasty

Ruled China from 1368 to 1644.

Hongwu Emperor

First Ming emperor; established a strong military.

Beijing

Capital city built during the Ming Dynasty.

Forbidden City

Imperial palace complex in Beijing.

Song Dynasty

Ruled China from 960 to 1279; marked by prosperity.

Civil Service Exam

Merit-based system for government positions.

Diaspora Settlements

Merchant communities blending cultures in new regions.