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The Mongol and Ming Empires

The Mongol and Ming Empires. January 2, 2013 World History. Who Are the Mongols?. Originated in Mongolia Most famous leader is Genghiz Khan One of the most ruthless warriors and leaders in history They were nomadic warriors Conquered parts of Asia and Europe

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The Mongol and Ming Empires

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  1. The Mongol and Ming Empires January 2, 2013 World History

  2. Who Are the Mongols? • Originated in Mongolia • Most famous leader is Genghiz Khan • One of the most ruthless warriors and leaders in history • They were nomadic warriors • Conquered parts of Asia and Europe • They would ravage the land and were responsible for spreading ideas and culture throughout many parts of the world

  3. Building the Mongol Empire • The Mongol Empire was united by a number of clan chieftains • Vast military conquests expanded the Mongol Empire • Many successful conquests were led by Genghiz Khan • Mongols were not oppressive rulers • Between the 1200s-1300s was a time of Mongol Peace • Known as the PaxMongolica • This led the Mongol Empire to its greatest height

  4. China Under the Mongols • In 1279, Kublai Khan, Genghiz Khan’s grandson, took control of China • He tried to keep Mongols and Chinese separate from one another • This became impossible over time • China was said to be incredibly wealthy and beautiful to people from the west • As the Mongol empire flourished, contact between Europe and China continued • Trade and culture spread between the two.

  5. The Ming Dynasty • A peasant leader, Zhu Yuanzhang, led a revolt against the Mongol leader • This brought the Chinese back in power • In 1368 he founded the Ming dynasty • Ming = brilliant • They fought to bring China back to its height • This was a time of great economic prosperity • During the Ming dynasty the Chinese saw a revival of arts and learning

  6. China and the World • Zheng He was one of the most notorious Chinese explorers • He commanded 7 expeditions that went out through Asia and Europe • The main purpose of the expeditions was to promote trade and collect tribute • He explored Southeast Asia, India, and part of Europe • He traded Chinese goods, spread culture, and ideas • After his death, China slowed their overseas expansion. • Half a decade after Chinese exploration, Europe began their age of exploration, putting them on the map as a world power.

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