Contributor: Roxann Penny. Lesson ID: 12367
Do you have a nickname? Does your ethnic group have a nickname? There is an ethnic group in China, with a cute-sounding nickname, who ruled the land for centuries. Learn about their ancient history!
Take a look at the image above, then try to answer the following question.
The Manchu People of Northeastern China are sometimes referred to as:
Keep reading for the correct answer, but first, consider these questions.
There is much to discover about the Manchu, so keep on reading to uncover more!
Looks like you are ready to discover more about the Manchu, but before digging into this topic, revisit the trivia question.
The Manchu people of northeastern China are sometimes referred to as:
If you chose the first option, then give yourself a pat on the back because you are exactly right. The Manchu people are sometimes referred to as "the red-tasseled Manchus."
If you need a hint, take a look at the picture of the woman below.
The woman in the picture is wearing a very elaborate headpiece that has two tassels at the sides. This is an example of a traditional hat sometimes worn by Manchu women. The tassels like the ones pictured are why the Manchu were called "the red-tasseled Manchus."
Now, before you move on with this lesson, take a minute or two to look at the list of words below.
You will encounter these words throughout this lesson, so take some time to familiarize yourself with their pronunciations and definitions using this interactive. Say each word out loud and try making a sentence with the word.
Excellent! There is so much more to discover about the Manchu; but first, let's figure out what part of the world the Manchu first settled.
Take a look at the map below. It shows where China is located. Early Manchu settlers lived in northeastern China and other surrounding areas of eastern Asia. China is a very populous country with many ethnic groups.
For more than two-hundred and fifty years, the Manchu ruled ancient China and established the last known Chinese dynasty: the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty was a very powerful multi-cultural society.
Today, the area in which the Manchu once ruled is commonly known as Manchuria.
The following interactive will help you become further acquainted with this ethnic group.
When you are done reviewing the interactive, consider the following questions.
Move on to Got It? when you are ready.