Night at the Museum - Qing Dynasty

qing dynasty

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3A - Kaaviya K, Medha M, Richa R

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About the qing dynasty

The Qing Dynasty lasted from 1644 to 1912. It was an imperial empire in China, established by the Manchu people. During their rule, there were large territorial expansions in China, and trade grew on the coast of the country. The Qing Dynasty also saw a flourishing of art, culture, and population growth, making it one of the most prosperous periods in Chinese history. However, internal corruption and peasant uprisings began to weaken the empire over time. By the 19th century, foreign influence and wars further destabilized the dynasty, leading to its eventual fall in 1912.Explore the different pages of this museum using the side bar, and test your knowledge. At the end, click on the 'Game' tab, and play the CYOA game to imagine yourself in the Qing Dynasty. Have fun!

key people

Explore the key figures who shaped the Qing Dynasty, from powerful emperors like Kangxi and Qianlong to influential leaders who made a great impact on China’s history. After reading, test your knowledge by playing the Gimkit below!

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Socio-cultual

political

Technology

timeline of the qing dynasty

1644–1912

1750

1735

1644

1722

1661

Overall Expansion

Reign of Qianlong Emperor

Beginning of the Qing Dynasty

Reign of Youngzheng Emperor

Reign of Shunzhi Emperor

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You have reached the end of the museum! Now, play the Qing Dynasty Adventure and see how your choices will shape the empire’s fate. Click the link if you want to open the project in a bigger tab

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Overall expansion by 1750

• By 1750, the Qing Dynasty has made major advancements in territorial and cultural aspects
• Controlled the largest territories in Chinese history, spanning from Manchuria and Mongolia to Tibet and Taiwan, west toward Xinjiang and Central Asia
• Military campaigns under emperor's rules
• Created relations with Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, and Burma, expanding on Chinese influence across the East and Southeast Asia

reign of the Qianlong emperor

• From 1735-1796, the Qianlong Emperor rules the Qing Dynasty
• Focuses on cultural reform and expansion across the Qing Dynasty
• Patron of Confucian values, promoting loyalty and order among Chinese culture
• Launches anti-corruption campaigns
• Follower of the banner system
• Expands control over Xinjiang and Tibet
• Attempts to expand to Burma and Vietnam

Establishment of the Qing dynasty

• The Ming Dynasty collapses due to rebellion and corruption.

• Rebel leader Li Zicheng captures Beijing.

• Ming general Wu Sangui allies with the Manchus (Qing) to defeat Li.

• The Qing seize Beijing and make it their capital, officially starting their rule over China.

• The first Qing emperor to rule all of China is Emperor Shunzhi.

Beginning of Yongzheng emperor

• Yongzheng Emperor becomes new leader of the Qing Dynasty
• Helps centralize the government powers
• Reforms taxation
• Continues to expand territories west and north of present-day China
• Implements the "Heavenly Balance" policy
• Promotes Confucian moral values
• Expands education

Rule of kangxi

• Rule of Shunzhi Emperor from 1644 - 1661
• Qing take control over former Ming territories
• Reign of Kangxi Emperor begins
• Defeats Ming loyalists and regional warloads
• Expands Qing territory into Taiwan
• Strengthens borders
• Promotes agricultural recovery and population growth post wars
• Major patron of arts, education, etc.
• Supported major science discoveries
• Maintains Manchu traditions and Confucian Chinese culture