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What steps did the Ming dynasty take to restore traditional Chinese culture and remove all foreign influences associated with Mongol rule? |
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What factors led to the collapse of the Ming dynasty? How did Manchurian invaders gain control of China? |
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Describe the structure of the typical Chinese family. What was the status of women within Ming and Qing societies? |
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What factors led to rapid population growth in China? |
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Why did the Qing dynasty discourage Chinese travel abroad and try to control contacts with foreigners? What was the impact of this policy? |
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How was Chinese society structured? Which classes enjoyed the greatest status? Which had the least? |
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What are some of the principles of Confucianism that influenced Chinese notions of government and society at this time? |
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How did the Tokugawa shogunate come to power in the sixteenth century in Japan? What steps did the shoguns take to control the daimyo? |
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What factors led to the economic and population growth of Japan under the Tokugawa shoguns? |
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To what extent was the culture of Japan influenced by China? |
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Why did the shoguns decide to cut off relations with the outside world? How was this isolation accomplished? What did this decision mean for the future of Japan? |
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