What record does Kangxi hold in Chinese history?
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the longest reign (61 years)
He ascended the throne as a child of seven.
💡 Did you know? Only his grandson Qianlong reigned almost as long.
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To which dynasty did Kangxi belong?
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the Qing dynasty
The Qing came from the Manchu in the north.
💡 Did you know? Kangxi consolidated their rule over the vast empire.
What did China above all experience under Kangxi?
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a long golden age
Economy, art and science all thrived.
💡 Did you know? This era is seen as a peak of imperial China.
Which reference work of 1716 with some 47,000 characters did the emperor commission?
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the Kangxi Dictionary
It arranged tens of thousands of characters and became a standard work.
💡 Did you know? Its arrangement of characters is still used today.
Which European scholars did Kangxi receive at his court?
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Jesuits
They brought knowledge of astronomy, mathematics and cartography.
💡 Did you know? Kangxi was curious about Western science.
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