Chap. 16! East Asia!
I. China at its Height!
A. The Ming Dynasty!
Under Ming emperors, China extended its rule into _______________and central Asia.
Ran a very effective__________________ - staff officials had to_____________________________.
Nationwide _________ __________- Manufactured goods were produced Began the new greatness of
China!
II. The Voyages of Zheng He!
A. Construction of the Imerpial city began (1368-1398)
For almost 500 yearts the Imperial City was home to China’s emporers. Yong Le was
_____________when he sent the lead court offical _______________on 7 voyages - 1st embarked with
28,00) men and 62 ships!!
III. Fall of the Ming Dynasty
A. A peasant revolt was the downfall – last Ming emproere committed suicide by hanging himself
in a tree – overthrow of the dynasty led by the__________– who lived in present day
Manchuria.
B. Manchus created a new dynasty called the ______________________(pronounced Ching)
IV. Daily Life and Culture
A. Economy
Increase in_____________– increased food supply – what happens to land availability with more
people? Began to develop trade in silk, _____________ and cotton. – developed commercial
capitalism – private business based on profit.
B. Daily Life
1. Society was organized around the ________________– including education of children and care
for the_____________ members. 3 or 4 generations lived under 1 roof – unmarried daughters
lived at home – all cared for grandparents Women were considered inferior to men – no
_______________ however role within the family could be strong.
Men could also take a 2nd wife – one feature that also restricted a woman’s mobility was foot
binding. Believed to have began with wealthiest class of women – spread to other classes – feet
were a status symbol – women who had bound feet were more marriageable. Process was very
painful – begun in childhood – couldn’t walk, had to be carried.
V. Ming and Qing Art
1. Artistic brilliance outpoured – the Imperial City in Beijing, ____________ and ______________
porcelain – which were in high demand in ______________
Tokugawa Japan and Korea!
A. The Three Great Unifiers!
By late 1400’s Japan was in chaos – heads of noble families (Daimyo) controlled own lands and wars
were numerous – Unification would come with 3 powerful people.
B. Europeans in Japan!
1. As Japan began to unify –________________began to arrive …What group came over to China that
were considered “Barbarians”? At first they were welcome, liked European inventions and weapons–
Christian __________________came converted thousands – until they wore out their welcome and
were expelled.
C. ____________________Rule..
The Tokugawa rulers wanted to reestablish control of the centuries old feudal system (what was the
feudal system, again?) Trade and industry flourished – growing cities such as Edo, Kyoto and Osaka.
There was a Class System and a different role for women under the Tokugawa:
a. 4 Distinct _______________ – warrior, peasant, artisans and merchants – marriage between them
was not permitted.
b. Women’s role became MORE restricted! – Wife had to live with the husband’s family – if she was not
approved of, husband could divorce her.
II.
Tokugawa Culture
A. Theater and Art!
1. New world of entertainment gave rise to the theater of________________– emphasized action,
music and dramatic gestures –________________were not allowed on stage – new professional class of
men were created to fill all roles of _________________entertainment.
Korea – The ______________ Kingdom
Korea patterned their society after Japan. Korean rulers tried to keep their country ______________
from the outside world – earning the name “Hermit Kingdom”.
-Important part of East Asian history and culture
- Japanese karate and judo