ming dynasty

chinese philosophy, focusing on ethics and moral character

confucianism

the emperor rules since he has blessings of heaven or divine approval

mandate of heaven

founder

hongwu

what did the ming dynasty build

great wall

conquered beijing and lived northeast of the great wall

manchus

what city did they move their capital to

beijing/forbidden city

what did yong le do

made beijing capital, built forbidden city

what did zheng he do

made 7 voyages to expand chinese trade, 62 junk ships and 28,000 men

other states acknowledge supremacy of china for trade

tribute system

a payment from one gov to another as a sign of respect

tributes

for smallpox

inoculation

to educate and train people to become government officials.

What was a reason the Ming dynasty built schools and used a civil service system?