HIST-281 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ming Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Hongwu Emperor
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A philosophy where an emperor"s legitimacy can be determined by whether they are fair and good at ruling. Cornerstone of dynastic legitimacy from 1122 bce to 1911 ce in. It is historically important in the short term because this gave expectations of the ruler to be a fair and good emperor. It is historically important in the long term because this philosophy gave people the rationale to overthrow and change dynasties. Muslim from yunnan forced into imperial service as an eunuch at the age of 10 and led massive size and complexity of the armadas from. Given the responsibility to build and command the ships taking major upper expeditions of the northern china, india, arabia etc. He is historically important in the short term because he brought back many resources that could help the imperial government and the people. He is historically important in the long term because he obtained information and set up diplomatic connections in different countries.
