Journal 19.2 Define the following terms using complete sentences: Ming Dynasty Hongwu Yonglo Zheng He Manchus Kangxi

19.2 China Limits European Contacts

Objectives Identify the successes of the early Ming Emperors Describe China and Korea under the Qing dynasty Describe life in Ming and Qing China

Setting the Stage Chinese had driven the Mongols out and set up their new dynasty when the Europeans arrived….

China Under the Powerful Ming Dynasty Korea and other SE Asian countries paid tribute to China They weren’t going to let them disrupt the peace and prosperity they established

The Rise of the Ming Hongwu Commanded the rebel army that evicted the Mongols Encouraged a return to Confucianism Merit-based civil service system Became a ruthless tyrant who killed many govt officials

The Rise of the Ming cont. Yonglo Took over after his father Moved royal court to Beijing

The Voyages of Zheng He Zheng He Chinese Muslim admiral Very large expeditions Result: Many scholars thought it was a waste of money After the 7th Voyage, China withdrew into Isolation

Ming Relations with Foreign Countries Their trade reflected their isolationism Only the government could trade with the outside Demand for Chinese products was up but China did not industrialize for two reasons: Against Confucian beliefs Economy favored agriculture over industrialization

Ming Relations cont…. Christian missionaries came with the Europeans

Manchus found the Qing Dynasty Internal and external problems caused the Ming to fall Manchus took Beijing Qing Dynasty is est. Took over

China Under the Qing Many Earned the people’s respect Kept Confucian beliefs and social structure Made Restored China’s prosperity

China under the …. Kangxi Reduced govt. expenses Opened to Jesuits at court Expaned knowledge in med, astron, etc.

China under…. Qian-long (1736-1795) Woke up early to work on the countries problems Armed nomads Expanding presence of European missionaries and merchants

Manchus Continue Chinese Isolation Country is called the Middle Kingdom If you want to trade with China you have to follow China’s rules The Dutch accepted these terms They even performed the “kowtow”

Manchus cont…. British requested better terms and to accept British goods on the Chinese market Qian-long refused Europeans began to destroy the Chinese trade system

Korea Under the Manchus They were a vassal state Adopted China’s policy on technology, culture, and isolation Between the est. of the Qing and Japanese attacks, Korea became nationalistic

Life in Ming and Qing China 1600s and 1700’s China was prosperous Families and the Role of Women Irrigation Grew Food production increase nutrition and family size Preferred sons over daughters

Families and the Role of Women cont.. Worked in fields Managed family finances Worked as midwives, textile workers, etc.

Cultural Developments Based on Traditional Forms Dream of the Red Chamber Art Valued technique over creativity