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AMSCO World History: Modern Reading Guided Notes:

Chapters 3.1 and 3.2 Part II Due 10/27
As you read the selections from the chapter, use the following questions/key vocab
words/graphic organizers to make sure you take notes on all the important information. You
also need to look up and write definitions for any words you can’t define, write down
questions you have, and add your own annotations that will help you remember this
information. You may use all handwritten notes on the reading quiz.

East Asia (pgs. 145-146)

1. Which empire did the Ming conquer for control of China? In what year did they
accomplish this and how long did the Ming rule China (page 145, 1st paragraph in
section)?

2. Who replaced the Ming Dynasty in China, when did this conquest happen, and where
were the new rulers from?

3. How did the Ming Dynasty and Mongols interact and how did the Ming react to Mongol
threats (page 145, 2nd paragraph)?

4. Identify the two Qing emperors discussed in this section, their contributions/
accomplishments, and the years they ruled.
Centralizing Control in East and South Asia (pg. 159)
5. Compare how the Ming and Qing Dynasties used the bureaucracy to consolidate power.

6. Identify who had the power to control the government in Japan during the 1300-1400s.

7. Explain TWO reasons why daimyo were able to get power over the emperor during the
period.

8. Identify Tokugawa Ieyasu and describe his government.

Financing Empires (pg. 163)

9. Who collected taxes in Ming China, what was taxed, and how were taxes stored (page
163)