The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) followed after overthrowing the Yuan dynasty. It is known for its restoration of Han Chinese rule, its advancements in literature, arts, architecture (like building Forbidden City), naval exploration & trade expansion.
Imagine if after having an exchange student at your home for years (Yuan Dynasty), you decide to redecorate your house according to your original style but with some improvements inspired from what you learned from them. That's kind of what happened during Ming dynasty - they restored traditional Chinese values while incorporating some elements from previous dynasties.
Forbidden City: A massive palace complex built during Ming dynasty which served as imperial palace for almost 500 years.
Zheng He: A famous admiral during the Ming Dynasty who led grand voyages of exploration and trade to South Asia and East Africa.
Great Wall of China: The Ming dynasty is responsible for many of the sections we see today in this iconic landmark, as they rebuilt, renovated, and extended it as a defense against invasions.
Which of the following was a CHANGE in Qing China compared to the previous Ming dynasty?
What Ming Dynasty sailor is famous for the 7 Voyages?
What role did Confucianism play in Ming Dynasty society between the years of approximately 1368 and beyond?
What policy did the Ming Dynasty implement to consolidate its power and control over China?
Which trait of the Ming Dynasty governance most closely aligns with a characteristic seen in future global powers?
How might history be different if Zhu Yuanzhang hadn't established the Ming Dynasty after rebelling against Yuan rule?
What would have been a likely outcome if Zheng He's voyages continued due to the Ming Dynasty deciding not to halt seafaring expeditions?
How did diffusion of porcelain from China affect other societies during Ming Dynasty?
What could possibly be an outcome if China's Ming Dynasty did not discontinue their maritime expeditions in the early 15th Century?
How might world history be different if Ming dynasty had fully embraced overseas commerce rather than isolating themselves?
What could be a potential outcome if China did not engage in major maritime expeditions during the Ming Dynasty?
What might have happened if China had not closed off international trade during Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)?
What is one key difference between how the Mughal Empire and Ming Dynasty managed their economies?
What would likely have been the outcome if the Ming dynasty had further supported Zheng He's maritime voyages in the 15th century?
How might global trade dynamics shift if Chinese Ming dynasty had aggressively pursued maritime exploration like their European counterparts?
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