Classwork: Ancient Asian History - The Ming and Qing Dynasty

1. What does the word "Ming" mean ?

Ming means light.

2. Why did the Chinese not need trade with foreigners ?
China had all it needed.
3. Why did the Chinese travel for ?
 They wanted wealth and power.
4. What is China still famous for ?
They had technology advantages.
5. What was the most importance advance in writing ?
New forms of wriiting and the Novel
6. What is one of the greatest achievement of th Ming Dynasty ?
Enciclopedias and dictionaries.
7. Why did Ming called a city "Forbidden" ?
Very few people were allowed.
8. When the Europeans came to China what was Ming interested in ?
They were interested.
9. What happened in 1644 ?
 The MIng Dynasty ended.
10. What does "Qing" mean ?
 Qing means Pure
11. Name 2 things the Manchu introduced to the Chinese People.
Chinese men were forced to wear their hair in a long braid. and Manchu couldn't marry a Chinese