EASIA 201R Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hong Xiuquan, Unequal Treaty, Zheng He
10 Dec 2016
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Under admiral zheng he, seven major naval expeditions were completed to enact tributary agreements. Primary purpose was political in that china commanded respect from these other lands. The banner system was established by nurhaci in the early 17th century. Initially manchu tribal groups, but then others were added, including chinese and. The first 150 years of qing rule was a period of: He was an effective military leader, supervised the acquisition of taiwan, restored chinese control over the north, as well as establish chinese authority in tibet. Oversaw the first significant treaty with a western power (with russia). Created a secret system of passing the throne. Eldest sons were responsible for important family rituals, young women had no say in marriage, marriage was patrilocal, individual desires were pushed aside for greater family interest. Most women remained publically subordinate, but privately very powerful if they were older and had sons.
