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Khan Academy: An Introduction to the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)
The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) arose following a series of natural disasters that hit China during the early and middle 1300s, adding to the misery of a people under the harsh rule of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). In 1368 rebel...
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Khan Academy: Technology During the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)
Scientific investigation also lagged, and by the end of the Ming dynasty China was importing weaponry and weapon technologies from Europe, where shipbuilding and navigational skills had become more advanced. The developments that did...
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China Highlights: Ming Dynasty
Learn all about the rise and fall of China's Ming Dynasty. Its origins are discussed from the fall of the Yuan Dynasty to the rise of rebel army leader Zhu Yuanzhang. Yuanzhang's battles and his rise to Emperor status are also touched...
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New World Encyclopedia: Ming Dynasty
The history of China's Ming Dynasty is discussed in detail. Its origins, government, military conquests, achievements and eventual decline are covered.
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Asia Society: Chinese Trade in the Indian Ocean
This essay provides background information regarding China's Ming Dynasty as well as an explanation for the importance of trade during this period in history.
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Totally History: Ming Dynasty Economy
This article provides a description of the Chinese Ming Dynasty's economy. It was during this period of time in history that China made large improvements in technology, agriculture, trade and manufacturing.
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Khan Academy: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
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Khan Academy: Covered Jar With Fish in Lotus Pond
This piece, from the Avery Brundage Collection of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, illustrates a method of polychrome decoration in which painting, as well as firing, occurred twice: preceding glaze and over previously fired glaze....
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Khan Academy: Chinese Porcelain: Decoration
"Blue-and-white" porcelain was used in temples and occasionally in burials in China, but most was exported. View pictures of Chinese porcelain and read about the innovative glazing techniques in this essay.