Key Term Zhu Yuanzhang- Founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu became the leader of a rebel army which he led against the Mongols.
Key Term Porcelain- A type of pottery first developed in China. It is famous for its white, smooth, nonporous surface.
Key Term Economy- The way a country manages its money and resources (such as workers and land) to produce, buy, and sell goods and services.
Key Term Junk- An ancient Chinese sailing vessel/ship design still in use today.
Key Term Admiral Zheng He- Commanded the Ming Dynasty's fleet of immense trading vessels on expeditions ranging as far as Africa.
Key Term Supply and Demand- An economic concept that states that the price of a good rises and falls depending on how many people want it (demand) and depending on how much of the good is available (supply).