16-1 I. The Ming Dynasty A. Began with the overthrow of the Mongols in 1368 B. Ran an effective...

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I. The Ming Dynasty

A. Began with the overthrow of the Mongols in 1368

B. Ran an effective government with officials who had taken the civil service exam

C. The Grand Canal was completed so grain could be shipped to North China

D. The Imperial City was built in Beijing

Map of the Forbidden City

Meridian Gate

Watch Tower

Gate of Supreme Harmony

Hall of Supreme Harmony

Hall of Medium Harmony

Imperial Gardens

Gate of Divine Prowess

E. Zheng He made voyages around the world to trade and bring wealth to China

F. Portuguese came to China and were kicked out for their barbaric behavior– 1. Jesuit missionaries brought clocks and

eyeglasses that impressed the Chinese

G. The Ming dynasty declined due to corruption, high taxes and peasant unrest– 1. These were all signs that the Mandate

of Heaven had been lost

II. The Qing Dynasty

A. Began by invading Manchus from Manchuria

B. The Qing dynasty forced all men to wear a queue hairstyle under penalty of death

C. The Qing were gradually able to restore peace and prosperity

D. Manchus were culturally and ethnically different from the Chinese– 1. They had a different legal status– 2. They kept their own military units called

banners– 3. They shared power with the Chinese

E. Kangxi was the greatest Qing ruler – 1. He allowed missionaries in China and

converts to Christianity– 2. He calmed unrest and supported new

learning

F. Qing government sold trading rights to foreigners

G. Qing dynasty started to decline in the late 18th century with high taxes and peasant revolt