CH'ING DYNASTY

The Ch'ing dynasty began when Hong Taiji declared it would began after he conquered that region of China.

The Ch'ing Dynasty was stopped by in rebellions, wars, natural disasters, economic problems, famines, and invasions.

During the Qing Dynasty, China was ruled by the Manchus, a tribe of foreigners from northeastern China. The reigns of the first three emperors, which lasted for 133 years, were a time of peace and prosperity for China.

EMPERORS OF CHINA

• Qianlong-sixth Emperor
• Empress Dowager- ruthless but capable leader
• Longyu-signing the abdication
• Shaunzi- third leader
• Xuantang Emperor-final ruler of this dynasty

ART EXAMPLES

• They began energetic collecting
• They began exporting, but it soon ended disastrously
• Porcelain with painted scenes
• Carved cricket cagea in wood or jade
• Had high carving skills with jade

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Second time China was ruled by foreigners
• Formed the banner system
• 26,000 volumes of the encyclopedia were made
• Borders grew to their greatest extent
• Thriving for 268 years

Unusual facts:
They grew out their fingernails which showed ones potential for virility and wisdom.