Russell’s Rule to Chinese History
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Russell’s Rule to Chinese History
Remember throughout most of early Chinese history, China remained in isolation from the West. They believed they were a superior culture.
What's the term for believing you are superior?
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Ming Dynasty 1368-1644- After Mongol rule of China in 1368
Brought peace and Prosperity to China
Did not want foreign invaders to disrupt
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Coming to Power
Coming to power: Overthrow Mongols Hongwu- First Ming emperor (peasant)
– Led Rebel army• Reform agriculture lands lost by war
– Increase rice production, farming, and fishing– Promote growth of sugar and cotton
- National schools system on Confusions values • Erase traces of Mongol rule• Return to Confucianism and Civil service exam
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Zheng He & Voyages Zheng He – Chinese
Muslim Admiral– voyages to show world
Chinese superiority and power- exploring
– Livin’ Large• Treasure ship• 40-300 ships• Floating cities
– Some crews were over 27,000 people
His fleet
His voyages
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Did they Trade now? A Little
Trade: Missionaries traded:– Mateo Ricci- Italian Jesuit
Silk making and ceramics grew
Industries rose and trading in Europe increased– Despite increase, China did
not fully industrialize
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Trade?
Isolation Official Stance Only trade by Chinese Rules
– Pay tribute– Certain harbors– Trade increased with Asia and Africa
Major Accomplishment Finishing Great Wall
Great Wall
Welcome to the Forbidden City
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Forbidden City: Forbidden City:
Beijing Became capital of
China 1406 Palace Walls 35
feet high/moat– Foreigners not
allowed to enter• Today is a museum
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The End….
Ming ruled for 200 years and was weakening
-corrupt officials - High taxes - Bad harvests Manchu’s from North invade Ming and
defeat them- Qing (Manchu) Dynasty in power till 1911