Lord Macartney Visits and East Asian Dynasties

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to the Lord Macartney visit, the Qing Dynasty, Korea's isolation, and Japan's Edo Period.

Kowtow

A deep bow where a person kneels and touches their head to the ground, symbolizing respect and submission to the emperor.

Manchu Conquest

The invasion of China in 1644 by the Manchus that defeated the Ming Dynasty and established the Qing Dynasty.

Qing Dynasty Problems

Issues faced by the Qing Dynasty including population growth leading to food shortages, government corruption, increased peasant rebellions, and pressure from Western powers.

Emperor Kangxi

One of the longest-ruling and most successful emperors of China, known for reducing taxes, promoting Confucian ideas, and supporting arts and education.

Treaty of Nerchinsk

A treaty signed in 1689 between Russia and China that settled border disputes and helped reduce conflict while opening trade.

Isolationist

A term describing Korea during its period of self-imposed isolation to avoid foreign influence and preserve its culture.

Tokugawa Shogunate

The military government that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868, known for bringing peace, stability, and strict social order.

Sakoku

Japan's policy of isolation during the Edo Period, which allowed very limited trade primarily with the Dutch and China.