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Beijing

Beijing. 1271 CE - 1911 CE. Yuan Dynasty & Beijing. Beijing was named the capital city in 1271 CE As Beijing expanded it built more city structures. Grid Plan and Drum Tower. Ming Dynasty & Beijing. Founded in 1366, Beijing was named the capital of the Ming Dynasty

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Beijing

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  1. Beijing 1271 CE - 1911 CE

  2. Yuan Dynasty & Beijing • Beijing was named the capital city in 1271 CE • As Beijing expanded it built more city structures

  3. Grid Plan and Drum Tower

  4. Ming Dynasty & Beijing • Founded in 1366, Beijing was named the capital of the Ming Dynasty • The Great Wall of China is extended and rebuilt • Many new structures were built during this time period

  5. Layout of Beijing

  6. Forbidden City is Completed

  7. City Walls during Ming Dynasty

  8. Qing Dynasty & Beijing • Founded in 1644 by the Manchu peoples from northeastern China, Beijing continued its run as capital of China • China would slowly modernize and change its layout. Notice how much bigger the city becomes in this dynasty

  9. Grid Plan of Beijing

  10. City Gates in Beijing

  11. Panorama of Beijing

  12. Civil Service Examination Buildings

  13. General Trends • What did you notice about the city as it continued as the capital of China? • What buildings did you feel were added to help the people? • Which buildings were added to protect the people? • Why do you think cities grow? • What problems can occur when cities become too big or too crowded?

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