The Rise and Fall of the Ming Empire Mrs. Tucker 7th Grade World History/Honors
The Rise and Fall of the Ming Empire A rebel leader, Zhu Yuanzhang became Emperor when he re-united the country and moved the capital to Nanjing Ming, or “Brilliant” Dynasty Hong Wu Zhu changed his name to Hong Wu meaning Military Emperor He brought back order to China Was a cruel leader = trusted no one, killed people for treason Ruled for 30 years then his son, Yong Le, became Emperor Yong Le Moved Capital North to Beijing -Built the Imperial City: Palaces, governmental buildings, and gardens. Ming, or “Brilliant” Dynasty Reforms Restored Civil Service Exams – made harder Created Census – helped collect taxes Created Peace and Stability = economy ↑ Ordered new forests to be planted, roads to be paved & famrs to be built Repaired and expanded the Grand Canal Supported the Silk Industry and encouraged farmers to start growing cotton and weaving cloth