Tradition and Change in East Asia

Ruler of China during Qing dynasty

Emperor of China

One of the greatest emperors, part of the Manchu-led Qing dynasty. He expanded territories and defeated major enemies

China's denial of Britain being able to trade in China's waters...strained the two empires' relationship

Strict class system (from top): samurai, farmers, artisans, and traders. New conflicting taxes led to nobles, samurais and peasants turning on each other.

Eliminated Catholic influence, and enforced strict government rules and regulations to impose these ideas. Brought Japan purposefully closer to seclusion

Didn't trade with outside world, kept it internal, agricultural based economy. Didn't want to change, Europe wanted to get into its economy and trade, used Opium to do that. China eventually fell due to arrogance, and selfishness, all of which could have been avoided.

Civil servants appointed by the Emperor of China

Climax of trade dispute between China and Great Britain. Britain's smuggling of opium into China, despite harsh laws led to open warfare in which China lost.

One of the emperors in the Manchu-led Qing dynasty. Began prosperously, but ultra conservative views led to decline in later years

Powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings. Leaders of clans

A military rank and historical title for Hereditary Commanders in Chief of the Armed Forces of Japan

A Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. It focuses on human morality and right action.

An unequal treaty which marked the end of the First Opium War between the British and Qing Empires of 1839-42. The treaties forced china to lower its tariffs.

Shogunate - A shogun's office or administration

Controlled Daimyo with strict laws forbidding them to gain any power or come close together. This hereby eliminated any chance of a Daimyo uprise.