China in the 14th and 15th Centuries (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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Year Ming dynasty began
Year Ming dynasty began
1368
Peasant rebel who founded Ming dynasty
Peasant rebel who founded Ming dynasty
Zhu Yuanzhang
Imperial name taken by Zhu Yuanzhang
Imperial name taken by Zhu Yuanzhang
Hong Wu
Number of eunuchs Hong Wu employed as administrators
Number of eunuchs Hong Wu employed as administrators
70,000
Three hereditary classes in Ming society
Three hereditary classes in Ming society
Soldiers, craftspeople, peasants
Ship innovation preventing total flooding
Ship innovation preventing total flooding
Watertight compartments
Admiral who led Ming voyages (1405-1433)
Admiral who led Ming voyages (1405-1433)
Zheng He
Years of Admiral Zheng He's seven voyages
Years of Admiral Zheng He's seven voyages
1405 to 1433
Year China ended maritime exploration
Year China ended maritime exploration
1433
Who took control of Chinese trade routes after 1433
Who took control of Chinese trade routes after 1433
Portuguese