Ming dynasty Flashcards
What country did the Ming dynasty rule over
China
How many years did the dynasty rule for
60-100 years 1368-1644
What person ruled over the Ming dynasty
Intellect/scholar
What did they use to stop invasion
The Great Wall of china
Was the great wall in good condition when the mings took over
No
What did the Ming dynasty commonly export
Porcelain
How did the dynasty allow authors to mass produce their work
Block-printing
Two things china invented/produce better then anyone else
Gunpowder
Shipbuilding
Navigation
Weaponry
What did Europeans commonly trade with the chinese
Silver
Who was Zheng He
He was a explorer and very powerful admiral/advisor to the emperor. He lead the largest fleet aswell
Name 1 of 3 religions that were followed during the Ming dynasty.
Confucianism
Buddhism
Doaism
Name two Chinese inventions
Block printing
Gunpowder
Compass
How did people pass on their information
Word of mouth/manuscripts
What is the name of the navigation device the Chinese invented
Astrolabe
What did the Chinese invent to replace handwritten books
Block printing
