Chinese Dynasty Discussion Week 1: Qing dynasty

Was inspired by this [r/presidents](r/presidents) series [https://www.reddit.com/r/Presidents/comments/15fcxs7/presidential\_discussion\_week\_1\_george\_washington/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Presidents/comments/15fcxs7/presidential_discussion_week_1_george_washington/)

**This is the first week of Chinese dynasty discussion posts and this week our topic is the Qing Dynasty.**

The Qing dynasty officially ruled over the majority of China from 1644 to 1912. Feel free to discuss anything related to it in this post.

**Discussion: These are just some potential prompts to help generate some conversation. Feel free to answer any/all/none of these questions just remember to keep it civil!**

What are your thoughts on the administration and its changes over time? What would you rate/rank the dynasty?

What did you like about them, what did you not like?

Who were the most significant emperors in the dynasty? What were some of the most important decisions made?

Who were some of the most significant people that weren’t emperors (in governance, military matters, influence on the emperor, etc.)?

What are some misconceptions about the emperors?

What are some of the best resources to learn about this dynasty? (Books, documentaries, historical sites)

Do you have any interesting or cool facts about this dynasty to share?

Do you have any questions about the dynasty?