History 1601E Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Qin Dynasty, Clavichord, Rammed Earth

• School: Western University
• Department: History
• Course: History 1601E
• Professor: Cary Takagaki

Document Summary

Emperor hongwu the founder and first emperor of the ming dynasty of china. In the middle of the 14th century, with famine, plagues, and peasant revolts sweeping across. China, zhu yuanzhang rose to command the force that conquered china and ended the yuan dynasty, 1380: purge of those thought to be plotting against him or ridiculing him: 30,000. Won the emperor position from his nephew and began to rule the country. Established good relation with tibet by sending envoys and showing enough respect. Promoted confucianism and kept traditional ritual ceremonies with a rich cultural theme. Repaired the great wall in order to prevent the country from being invaded by mongols. Respected and worked hard to preserve chinese culture by designing monuments. Zhenghe: a hui court eunuch, mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during china"s early ming dynasty. 36 countries agreed to a tributary relationship with china, with the ming dynasty as their overlord.