China (World Cultures)

Hongwu: First Ming emperor, he kept administrators in line by getting rid of the chief minister position and he's cane corrupt officials (which could lead to death). He also tried to get rid of conspiracy by making court wives poor, exiling threats, and having strict censorship. He also helped the poor by giving unoccupied land to the poor, but landlords eventually got richer and manipulated the system.

Macao: One of two ports in which Europeans were permitted to trade in China during the Ming dynasty.

Canton: One of two port cities in which Europeans were permitted to trade in China during the Ming dynasty.

Zheng He expeditions: Expeditions led by Zheng He in order to explore lands overseas to proclaim the glory of the Ming dynasty to other nations. The last couple expeditions reached as far as Persia, southern Arabia, and the East Coast of Africa.

Rise of China: Zhu Yuanzhang defeats the Mongols and is declared to be the Honguu Emperor. He eliminated Mongol influence by taking away their clothes, and having their temples burned.

Fall of China: They failed to westernize and keep up with the rest of the world. They were isolated, but that was bad news. The rulers became corrupt and England started the opium war, and won't take responsibility. Britain and China fight, \n china faces humiliating defeat and England forces them to open all their ports.