1. Remember throughout most of early Chinese history, China remained in isolation from the West. They believed they were a superior culture.

2. Last we left China, they were

3. Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. - After Mongol rule of China in 1368
Ming Dynasty After Mongol rule of China in Brought peace and Prosperity to China - Did not want foreign invaders to disrupt
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4. Coming to Power Coming to power: Overthrow Mongols
Hong wu- First Ming emperor (peasant)
Led Rebel army
- National schools system based on Confusion values
Erase traces of Mongol rule
Return to Confucianism
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5. Confucianism
Confucianism is a worldview, a social ethic system, a political ideology, a scholarly tradition, and a way of life. Sometimes viewed as a philosophy and sometimes as a religion, Confucianism may be understood as an all-encompassing way of thinking and living that entails ancestor reverence and a profound human-centered religiousness.

6. Zheng He & Voyages Zheng He – Chinese Muslim Admiral
voyages to show world Chinese superiority and power- exploring
Livin’ Large
Treasure ship
ships
Floating cities
Some crews were over 27,000 people
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7. His fleet

8. Treasure Ships

9. His voyages

10. Trade?
Zheng He travels led to an increase in demand for Chinese goods in Africa and Asia
Only trade by Chinese Rules
Pay tribute
Certain harbors
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12. Welcome to the Forbidden City

13. Forbidden City: Forbidden City: Beijing Became capital of China 1406
Palace Walls 35 feet high/moat
Foreigners not allowed to enter
Today is a museum
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