1. The Rise and Fall of the Ming Empire
Mrs. Tucker
7th Grade World History/Honors

2. 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