Transcript Ming Dynasty

Ming Dynasty
• After Kublai death, the Mongol’s
rule began to weaken
• 1368 Zhu Yuanzhang led a rebel
army to overthrow the Mongol’s
• Became first emperor of the Ming
Dynasty and took the name Hongwu
• Rebuilt trade roads, canals, &
irrigation systems
• Extended the Great Wall
• Gave land to farmers & reduced
taxes
Ming Dynasty
• Increase power, took control of
all government offices
• Hongwu made all decisions
• He set up his own secret service
to spy on his own people
• Hongwu dies 1398 and his
grandson takes over
• Power struggle for power occurs
with the family
Yongle Rule
• Yongle declares himself emperor
in 1403
• Enlarged the capital city of Beijing
• Built the Forbidden City
• Complex of palaces & temples
surrounded by a 35’ high wall
• Foreigners were not allowed to
enter the area
Questions
• How was the Ming Dynasty established?
• A rebel Chinese army (led by Zhu Yuanzhang)
overthrew the Mongols.
• What improvements did the Ming
emperors make in China?
• Rebuilt roads, canals and irrigation systems
• Extended the Great Wall, lowered taxes, gave
land to farmers and enlarged Beijing