The Ming Dynasty
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The document summarizes the Ming Dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. Some key aspects include:
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Qing Shi Huang standardized units of weight and measurements, as well as the writing system.
Great building projects, such as the Great Wall and the Terracotta Army were built in this era.
The Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD)
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Wei, Jin, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties (220–581)
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The Sui Dynasty was a short, in
Travelers
1) Marco Polo was one of the most famous Western travelers on the Silk Road in the 13th-14th centuries, reaching China and becoming a confidant of Kublai Khan.
2) Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan explorer who extensively traveled throughout the Muslim world between 1324-1354, visiting many rulers and territories across 75,000 miles.
3) Zheng He led major voyages for China between 1405-1433 with over 300 ships, establishing tributary trade relations and projecting Chinese power throughout Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa. However, China then halted further naval explorations.
Zheng He
The document summarizes the voyages of the Chinese admiral Zheng He and his treasure fleet between 1405-1433. It describes Zheng He's background as a Muslim eunuch who rose to prominence in the Chinese court. As admiral, Zheng He led seven voyages with over 300 ships, establishing Chinese tributary systems and trade networks throughout Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, and East Africa. However, the voyages were ended after Zheng He's death in 1433 due to isolationist policies promoted by Confucian scholars.
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Ap world china in middle ages
The document summarizes Chinese history between 500-1650 CE. It describes the political fragmentation after the Han dynasty and reunification under the Tang dynasty in 618 CE. The Tang expanded China's influence and saw economic/cultural prosperity but declined due to overtaxation and rebellions. The Song dynasty restored order and saw advances in technology, including gunpowder, printing, and paper money, but lost land to northern groups. The Mongol Yuan dynasty conquered China in 1279 under Kublai Khan, striving to balance Mongol and Chinese rule.
Qin to ming
The document provides an overview of Chinese history from the Qin dynasty in 221 BCE to the Ming dynasty in 1644 CE. It summarizes some of the key developments during this period, including the establishment of China's first empire under Shi Huangdi of the Qin, the invention of paper and expansion of the Silk Road during the Han dynasty, the construction of the Grand Canal during the Sui, the golden age of foreign relations and development of printing during the Tang, the creation of an urban middle class and use of the magnetic compass at sea during the Song, Kublai Khan's rule and Marco Polo's travels during the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty, and the cultural revolution, treasure voyages of
Qinto ming
The document provides an overview of Chinese history from the Qin dynasty in 221 BCE to the Ming dynasty in 1644 CE. It summarizes some of the key developments during this period, including the establishment of China's first empire under Shi Huangdi of the Qin, the invention of paper and expansion of the Silk Road during the Han dynasty, the construction of the Grand Canal during the Sui, the golden age of foreign relations and development of printing during the Tang, the creation of an urban middle class and use of the magnetic compass at sea during the Song, Kublai Khan's rule and Marco Polo's travels during the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty, and the cultural revolution, voyages of Z
Travelers
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta were two famous medieval travelers. Marco Polo traveled extensively in Asia for 24 years as a merchant and explorer. Ibn Battuta's travels lasted 30 years and took him throughout the Muslim world, as well as to places like China and India. John of Montecorvino was an Italian Franciscan missionary who established Catholic missions in India and China in the late 13th century.
The spread of civilization in east and southeast
The document discusses the history of ancient civilizations in East and Southeast Asia, including:
1) Ancient China was ruled by a series of dynasties over thousands of years, the last ending in 1911. Confucius advocated for social harmony and respect for traditions.
2) Genghis Khan united the Mongol tribes and built a vast empire through conquest. The Mongols invaded and conquered China, establishing the Yuan dynasty.
3) Under Kublai Khan, the Mongol Empire reached its peak and facilitated trade along the Silk Road. However, Chinese resentment grew against foreign Mongol rule.
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Chapter Outline
Global Maritime Expansion Before 1450
> What were the objectives and major accomplishments of the voyages of exploration
undertaken by Chinese, Polynesians, and other non-Western peoples?
European Expansion, 1400-1550
> In this era of long-distance exploration, did Europeans have any special advantages over
other cultural regions?
Encounters with Europe, 1450-1550
> What explains the different nature of Europe's interactions with Africa, India, and the
Americas?
Conclusion
. • ENVIRONMENT + TECHNOLOGY Vasco da Gama's Fleet
• DIVERSITY + DOMINANCE Kongo's Christian King
Ferdinand Magellan Navigating the Straits Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans This late·
sixteenth-century print uses fanciful representations of native peoples and creatures to embellish Magel
Ian's circumnavigation of the globe.
The Maritime Revolution, to 1550
I
n 1511 young Ferdinand Magellan sailed from Europe around the southern tip of
Africa and eastward across the Indian Ocean as a member of the first Portuguese
expedition to explore the East Indies (maritime Southeast Asia). Eight years later,
this time in the service of Spain, he led an expedition that sought to reach the East
Indies by sailing westward. By the middle of 1521 Magellan's expedition had achieved
its goal by sailing across the Atlantic, rounding the southern tip of South America,
and crossing the Pacific Ocean-but at a high price.
Of the five ships that had set out from Spain in 1519, only three made the long
passage across the vast Pacific. Dozens of sailors died from starvation and disease
during the voyage. In the Philippines, Magellan, having survived numerous mutinies
during the voyage, died in battle on April 27, 1521, while aiding a local ruler who had
promised to become a Christian.
To consolidate their dwindling resources, the expedition's survivors burned the
least seaworthy of their remaining three ships and consolidated men and supplies. In
the end only the Victoria made it home across the Indian Ocean and back to Europe.
Nevertheless, the Victoria's return to Spain on September 8, 1522, was a crowning
example of Europeans' determination to make themselves masters of the oceans.
A century of daring and dangerous voyages backed by the Portuguese crown had
opened new routes through the South Atlantic to Africa, Brazil, and the rich trade
of the Indian Ocean. Rival voyages sponsored by Spain since 1492 opened new con
tacts with the American continents. A maritime revolution was under way that would
change the course of history.
This new maritime era marked the end of a long period when Asia had initiated
most overland and maritime expansion. Asia had been the source of the most useful
technologies and the most influential systems of belief. It was also home to the most
powerful states and the richest trading networks. The success of Iberian voyages
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The document provides a chronological overview of Chinese history from ancient dynasties to the modern era. It discusses the major dynasties that ruled China, including the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It notes key events, innovations, and developments that occurred during each dynasty. It also briefly summarizes the period of the Republic of China from 1912 to 1949, when the country transitioned from imperial rule to a republic after the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912.
Chines Civilization in Town Planning.pptx
China is an East Asian country with a large territory, a huge population and an ancient history. With written records dating back 4,000 years, it is recognized as one of the four great ancient civilizations of the world, together with ancient Egypt, Babylon and India. Moreover, it is the only ancient civilization that has continued to this very day.
Period iv examreview
The document provides an overview of Period IV (1450-1750), known as the Age of Exploration. It begins with a brief introduction to some overall themes of the period, including absolutism, global trade, consumerism, the rise of Europe, coercive labor, religious rivalry, and the decline of nomads. It then provides more detailed information about developments in specific regions, including the Ming Dynasty in China, the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan, the Mughal and Ottoman Empires, and the rise of European exploration and empires from the 15th to 17th centuries.
Ming and qing
The Ming and Qing dynasties ruled China from 1368-1911. The Ming dynasty pursued a policy of isolationism after the voyages of Zheng He, withdrawing from exploration and trade with other nations. This isolation weakened China over time. The Qing dynasty was ruled by the Manchu people, who maintained control over China for centuries but saw decline in the 1800s due to mismanagement, corruption, and rebellions like the Taiping Rebellion. By 1911 China had grown weak and the Qing dynasty was overthrown.
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- 1. A WORLD POWER IN THE 14TH AND 15TH CENTURY THE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
- 2. SUB-TOPICS • In this lesson we will cover: • The Ming dynasty: government and society • Travel and trade: Shipbuilding; Navigation (compass) Trade and influence along the Asian sea routes, Treasure fleet expeditions of Zheng He from 1405 to 1433.
- 3. THE MING DYNASTY 1368- 1433 • Zhu Yuanzhang who took the name Hong Wu when he defeated the Mogul emperor of China and announced a new dynasty in 1368 called the Ming dynasty. He then made changed to the government and society of the country leading up to many changed for China to grow its economy. https://commons.wikime dia.org/wiki/File:Hongwu 1.jpg
- 4. GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY • During Hong Wu's reign China became the most powerful, wealthiest and most technologically advanced empire in the world. • Emperor made himself directly the ruler rather than use chiefs, ministers as Mongols had (Fasteddie, 2009). • He reorganised the government into centralised state: • 70 00 eunuchs (which were castrated government officials) • He introduced a code of laws • Collected taxes efficiently • He grouped the people into 3 hereditary classes; the soldiers, craftspeople and peasants.
- 6. SHIPBUILDING • By the 16th century Chinese ships were the most advanced in the world , they had hulls with water watertight holds. • They consist of 12 massive bamboo slat sails which were adjustable, this made it possible to sail against the wind. • Chinese ships were well equipped for navigation with accurate maps, magnetic compass and rudder.
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- 9. THE SEA JOURNEYS OF ZHENG HE • Led by the court official Zheng He, China made seven voyages of exploration between 1405 and 1433 (CRCourse, 2010), to more than 30 countries in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the east coast of Africa. • On his first voyage he set sail with 27 00 men on 317 ships, including treasure ships carrying trade and tribute goods. • The ships brought back treasurers for the emperor such as a giraffe, spices, wool, precious stones and Arabian horses. • Zheng He's ships were six times larger than the ships that Columbus used later in 1492 (which we will discuss in the next chapter). • One Chinese historian described them as ships that are like houses, when their sails are spread they are like great clouds in the sky (CCORE, 2010).
- 10. REFERENCES - Fasteddie. (2009) AP Ming Dynasty PowerPoint. Available from Slideshare at https://www.slideshare.net/fasteddie/ap-ming-dynasty- powerpoint?subscription_success_banner=show (Accessed 18 August 2022). - CRCourseDev. (2010) Unit 6 lesson 2 Ming Dynasty PowerPoint. Available from Slideshare at https://www.slideshare.net/CRCourseDev/unit-6-lesson-2-ming-dynasty-power-point (Accessed 21 August 2022). - CCone. (2010) Zheng He. Available from Slideshare at https://www.slideshare.net/ccone/zheng- he-4745414 (Accessed 21 August 2022). - Ponzio, R. (2013) Ming. Available form Slideshare at https://www.slideshare.net/ponzart/ming- 16177613 - Knight, G. (2008) The Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. Available from Slide at https://www.slideshare.net/grillmeister/the-ming-and-qing-dynasties-of-china