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Overview of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644): History, Achievements, and Cultural Impact

The Ming Dynasty, established by Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368, marked a significant era in Chinese history following the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. Aiming to restore the glory of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the Ming emperors revitalized Confucian teachings, expanded civil service, and fostered artistic achievements with renowned figures like Ni Zan and Shen Zhou. While promoting exploration through massive fleets, contact with foreign cultures diminished, isolating China as Europe advanced, culminating in a unique historical narrative of prosperity and eventual stagnation.

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Overview of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644): History, Achievements, and Cultural Impact

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  1. The Ming Dynasty1368 - 1644 Marissa Gray Pd. 2

  2. In 1368, Zhu Yuanzhang drove the Mongols from South Asia and captured Beijing. • With the decline of the previous dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, Yuanzhang claimed the Mandate of Heaven.

  3. Leaders • Zhu Yuanzhang – called himself the Ming Hung Wu, set up the Ming Dynasty, first ruler

  4. Leaders cont. • Ming emperors wanted the greatness of the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907 A.D.) and the Song Dynasty (960 – 1279 A.D.) restored in this time period.

  5. Achievements • Confucian teachings were revisited from previous periods. • The civil service expanded. • Many famous artists became known: Ni Zan, Shen Zhou, Tang Yin, Wen Zhengming, Qiu Ying and Dong Qichang • Literary achievement also prospered. • Modernized and expanded The Great Wall.

  6. The Great Wall

  7. Wen Zheng-ming Ni Zan Dong Qichang

  8. Events • Several huge fleets explored Southeast Asia, India, and the coast of East Africa to renew trading ties and regain Chinese authority at sea. • But soon after, the fleets stopped sailing, which is unexplainable by historians.

  9. Contact with other cultures • Contact was cut off with the world. • Chinese citizens were not approved to travel abroad and foreigners could not come in. • This separation occurred when new technologies were created and new lands discovered by Europe. • As Europe became more advanced, the Chinese were falling.

  10. Ming Dynasty Background

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