Video 8: The Palace of Earthly Tranquility
Video 8 Quiz
1. What were the functions of the Palace of Earthly
Tranquility that I mentioned? (Choose two)
a. Place where Emperor discussed social issues with Eunuchs.
b. Place where Emperor and Empress got married.
c. Place where Empress took care of babies.
d. Place where Emperor and Empress offered sacrifices to the God.
2. How do you call the Place of Earthly Tranquility in Chinese?
a. Gugong
b. Kunninggong
c. Taihedian
3. In what ways was it believes that this building would protect the Emperor and Empress?
a. Because of its strong fortifications
b. Through sacrifice to please the gods
c. Due to its strategic location in the inner court
a. Place where Emperor discussed social issues with Eunuchs.
b. Place where Emperor and Empress got married.
c. Place where Empress took care of babies.
d. Place where Emperor and Empress offered sacrifices to the God.
2. How do you call the Place of Earthly Tranquility in Chinese?
a. Gugong
b. Kunninggong
c. Taihedian
3. In what ways was it believes that this building would protect the Emperor and Empress?
a. Because of its strong fortifications
b. Through sacrifice to please the gods
c. Due to its strategic location in the inner court
Video 8 Transcript
We are here at the Palace of Earthly Tranquility. It is also called
Kunninggong in Chinese. This palace was used differently in different time
period. For example, in the Ming Dynasty, this palace was used as a place where
empress lived. (Empress=Emperor’s wife) In contrast, during the Qing Dynasty,
this was a place where Emperor and Empress got married, and also where they
worshiped divines.
Even though we are not allowed to get inside of the palace, there are many rooms. 4 rooms on west side were where they offered sacrifices to the God. For them, religion was a big deal. They really believed that a country’s wealth or poverty depended on the God. If they offered many sacrifices to the God, then the God would reward happiness to the whole empire. And rooms on the east side, this is where Emperor and Empress got married. When they were getting married they spent thousands and millions of teals of silver despite the extreme poverty. (Teal=money they used in the past; look like a coin but made of silver). There is also a sign in Chinese with red paint written; they believed that the Chinese character would bring double happiness.
Even though we are not allowed to get inside of the palace, there are many rooms. 4 rooms on west side were where they offered sacrifices to the God. For them, religion was a big deal. They really believed that a country’s wealth or poverty depended on the God. If they offered many sacrifices to the God, then the God would reward happiness to the whole empire. And rooms on the east side, this is where Emperor and Empress got married. When they were getting married they spent thousands and millions of teals of silver despite the extreme poverty. (Teal=money they used in the past; look like a coin but made of silver). There is also a sign in Chinese with red paint written; they believed that the Chinese character would bring double happiness.
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Video 1: The Meridian Gate Video 2: The Golden River Video 3: The Outer Court Video 4: The Lives of the Eunuchs Video 5: Ming Power Structure
Video 6: Hall of Supreme Harmony Video 7: Palace of Heavenly Purity Video 8: Palace of Earthly Tranquility Video 9: The Imperial Garden
Video 10: Imperial Sight Pavilion Video 11: Palace Defenses Video 12: Daily Life of the Emperor Video 13: Lives of the Concubines
Ming Tombs Videos
Video 14: Death and the Ming Tombs Video 15: The Ming Dynasty Video 16: Admiral Zheng He