1400 Week 5 Flashcards
(28 cards)
How much did China’s population grow in its 18th century?
100 million to 301 million people
What factors led to a peaceful life during the Qing dynasty?
Long reigns of emperors, new world crops coming from America kept more people fed
Where did people live?
85% rural, 5-10% urban, 5-10% itinerant
What did city gates represent?
Seasons and elements
What did the North gate symbolize
Winter and water
What did the centre symbolize
Dashu (great heat) and earth
Why don’t gates often face each other?
To block ghosts who often travel in straight lines
Examples of urban landmarks (know 5)
Official buildings Temples Shops Restaurants Inns Mansions Theatres Brothels Temple courtyards Municipal services City government
What was the capital throughout most of Chinese history
Beijing
Dynasties which used Beijing as capital
- Jin
- Yuan
- Ming-Qing (moved to Beijing in 1421)
- Warlord period
- People’s republic of China
Religion and the emperor
All religions had to consider the emperor as the son of Heaven
When is the Dragon Boat Festival
5th day of the 5th month, lunar calendar
What is Zongzi?
Popular Chinese food, theorized to be inspired by Qu Yuan’s suicide in which he asked his friends to make Zongzi
What did peasants produce?
Food and resources depended upon by society
Where did rural people live
Villages surrounded by fields
What did poor people eat
Sweet potatoes, millet, course grains, veggies, fruit, beans
What did rich people eat
Fine grains, meat/fish, veggies, fruit, beans,
What did people drink
Boiled water, tea, wine
Common rural resources:
Wood, ponds
What did the villagers’ world focus i
Their village, neighbouring villages, market town
Which region had more rainfall
South
Which region had the longer growing season
South
Which region planted more crops
South
Popular crops in the north
Gaoliong, millet, wheat, beans
