In 1644 Manchu invaders from north of China founded the Qing dynasty. The Manchu were the most successful foreign conquerors in Chinese history and the Qing dynasty would rule China until 1911. Rulers such as Kangxi believed they were meant to restore China's greatness, and for two centuries they succeeded. It was during the Qing dynasty that Europeans gained their first in-depth look at the brilliance of Chinese
What will they want you to know next year?
Lesson 1: The Ming and Qing Dynasties
The Ming Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty
Europeans in China
Economy and Daily Life
Chinese Art and Literature
Lesson 2: The Reunification of Japan
Political Changes in Japan
The Tokugawa Era
Tokugawa Rule
Economy and Society
Literature and Arts
Lesson 3: The Kingdoms of Korea and Southeast Asia
Korea: The Hermit Kingdom
Kingdoms in Southeast Asia
Europeans and the Spice Trade