1. Ming and Qing Dynasties

2. Last 3 Dynasties (Beijing) Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) –Mongolian –north of China proper Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) –Han Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) –Manchu –northeast of China proper

3. Confucian culture modern concept of political nation state Chinese defined by Confucian culture civil service exam (605-1905) –social mobility –reward diligence, discipline, and willpower, but not talent or innovation

4. Social hierarchy and mobility scholar-officials, farmers, artisans, and merchants scholar-official-landlord –learning, political power, and economic wealth local elite (gentry) and lineage lack of work ethic –literati’s long gown –foot-binding for women

5. Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)

6. China’s Tributary System Traditional system for managing foreign relations The ``Central Kingdom” worldview Ming dynasty had the most extensive tributary system –tributes from East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and even West Asia and Africa

7. Zheng He’s fleet (1405 - 1433) Over 300 ships & 20,000 men trade and commerce Southeast Asia, South Asia, West Asia, and East Africa

8. Zheng He’s expeditions

9. Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) Ming dynasty fell in 1644 amid peasant uprisings and Manchu invasion Manchu and Han Chinese

10. Ming and Qing Emperors

11. Mandate of Heaven

12. The 6 Bu Ministries 6-Bu system started in early Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

13. The 6 Bu (ministries) Ministry of Personnel Ministry of Revenue Ministry of Rites Ministry of Military Ministry of Criminal Justice Ministry of Public Works

14. Emperor & Macartney (1793)