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Zhu Yuanzhang- Founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu became the leader of a rebel army which he led against the Mongols.

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Porcelain- A type of pottery first developed in China. It is famous for its white, smooth, nonporous surface.

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Economy- The way a country manages its money and resources (such as workers and land) to produce, buy, and sell goods and services.

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Junk- An ancient Chinese sailing vessel/ship design still in use today.

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Admiral Zheng He- Commanded the Ming Dynasty's fleet of immense trading vessels on expeditions ranging as far as Africa.

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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).