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Room 132 News with Mr. Sieczkowski. Today’s Topic: The Ming Dynasty. Ming History. Ruled China from 1368 – 1644 Took over the Yuan Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang led rebellion Could be described as one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history
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Room 132 Newswith Mr. Sieczkowski Today’s Topic: The Ming Dynasty
Ming History • Ruled China from 1368 – 1644 • Took over the Yuan Dynasty • Zhu Yuanzhang led rebellion • Could be described as one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history • Known for the Forbidden City
Zhu Yuanzhang • Lived 1328-1398 • 1st Ming Emperor • Took on name “Hongwu” • Heavily used Confucianism • Extremely paranoid and nervous