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China : a world power in the
14th and 15th century.
Let's do a quick recap...
In 1450 great empires flourished in Asia and Africa.
Ming China , Mughal India and the Songhai Empire were wealthy powerful
states that produced art, literature, and inventions.
Societies in Asia , Africa, and Europe
underwent changes during the 15th
and 16th centuries.
Trade links existed between different
continents , but most people knew a
little about it and travelling was slow
and dangerous.
At the end of the lesson you
should be able to:
Identify major Figures of the Ming Dynasty .
Explain the political,social,and cultural aspects of the Ming Dynasty Society.
Discuss the achievements and contributions of the Ming Dynasty in various fields
such as art,literature,science, and technology.
Lets watch here...
The Ming Dynasty: A Golden Age
for China
The Ming Dynasty, ruled China from 1368 to 1644, this marked a remarkable period of prosperity
and Cultural flourishing in China. Under the leadership of powerful rulers this era saw significant
advancements in government, economy, and scientific innovations that solidified China’s status as
the global superpower.
In 1368 a rebel peasant leader of the Red Turbans Zhu Yuanzhang
deafeated the Mongol ruler of the Yuan Dynasty and took over. He
took the title of Hong Wu.
Hongwu ruled for 30 years and was one of the greatest
emperors ever to rule China.
China became the most powerful,wealthiest and most technologically
advanced Empire in the world during Hong Wu’s reign.
He ruled by means of Civil services made up of well educated Scholars
EMPEROR ZHU YUANZHANG
Test yourself ...Short quiz
The Ming Government:Centralized
Power
-The government during the Ming Dynasty was stable and
effective.
-Hong Wu reorganized the government into centralised state.
-Hong Wu introduced a code of laws (Great Ming Code).
These amied at consolidating power,promoting social
stability, and strengthening the central government.
-Hong Wu collected taxes efficiently.
MING DYNASTY: SOCIETY
The society was stratified into a rigid hierachy, the Emperor grouped
people into 3 hereditary classess: Soldiers,Craftspeople, and peasants.
MING DYNASTY:SOCIETY
CONTINUED......
Most people in China were peasant farmers who worked on land belonging to
rich landlords
1. Buddhism was the most popular belief system, a religion that was based on the teachings
of Buddha
2. Confucianism was another popular belief system that was
based on the writings of a Chinese philosopher Confucius.
RELIGION & BELIEFS
ROLE OF WOMEN
Women were expected to marry ,be obidient to their husbands and manage
household affairs.
The position of women in Ming China depended on their social status.
Women living in rural areas had to work hard to survive.
Some women who lived in Urban areas were free to go out on plublic
Wealthy women were often kept at home and they had deformed feet
which were a symbol of wealth and leisure.
SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MING
DYNASTY
The stability and prosperity in the Ming period led to great scientific
achievements in science, technology and culture such as:
writing paper and printing
Gunpowder, clockwork
Magnetic compass, Sophisticated textile
Weaving equipment, silk , fine procelain
Chinese inventions had a great impact on the world,
DISCUSSION
In groups of 5 choose 1 aspect of the Ming
Dynasty to explore and discuss:
Arts and Culture
Technology and Innovation
Trade and exploration.
On our next lesson we will discuss the economic
aspect of the Ming Dynasty,Travel and Trade, The
inward looks of China in 1423, and the reasons for the
fall of the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Empire overview, with the key rulers,social structure,economy,travel and trade,and the role of women

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The Ming Empire overview, with the key rulers,social structure,economy,travel and trade,and the role of women

  • 1. China : a world power in the 14th and 15th century.
  • 2. Let's do a quick recap... In 1450 great empires flourished in Asia and Africa. Ming China , Mughal India and the Songhai Empire were wealthy powerful states that produced art, literature, and inventions. Societies in Asia , Africa, and Europe underwent changes during the 15th and 16th centuries. Trade links existed between different continents , but most people knew a little about it and travelling was slow and dangerous.
  • 3. At the end of the lesson you should be able to: Identify major Figures of the Ming Dynasty . Explain the political,social,and cultural aspects of the Ming Dynasty Society. Discuss the achievements and contributions of the Ming Dynasty in various fields such as art,literature,science, and technology.
  • 5. The Ming Dynasty: A Golden Age for China The Ming Dynasty, ruled China from 1368 to 1644, this marked a remarkable period of prosperity and Cultural flourishing in China. Under the leadership of powerful rulers this era saw significant advancements in government, economy, and scientific innovations that solidified China’s status as the global superpower. In 1368 a rebel peasant leader of the Red Turbans Zhu Yuanzhang deafeated the Mongol ruler of the Yuan Dynasty and took over. He took the title of Hong Wu. Hongwu ruled for 30 years and was one of the greatest emperors ever to rule China.
  • 6. China became the most powerful,wealthiest and most technologically advanced Empire in the world during Hong Wu’s reign. He ruled by means of Civil services made up of well educated Scholars
  • 9. The Ming Government:Centralized Power -The government during the Ming Dynasty was stable and effective. -Hong Wu reorganized the government into centralised state. -Hong Wu introduced a code of laws (Great Ming Code). These amied at consolidating power,promoting social stability, and strengthening the central government. -Hong Wu collected taxes efficiently.
  • 10. MING DYNASTY: SOCIETY The society was stratified into a rigid hierachy, the Emperor grouped people into 3 hereditary classess: Soldiers,Craftspeople, and peasants.
  • 11. MING DYNASTY:SOCIETY CONTINUED...... Most people in China were peasant farmers who worked on land belonging to rich landlords
  • 12. 1. Buddhism was the most popular belief system, a religion that was based on the teachings of Buddha 2. Confucianism was another popular belief system that was based on the writings of a Chinese philosopher Confucius. RELIGION & BELIEFS
  • 13. ROLE OF WOMEN Women were expected to marry ,be obidient to their husbands and manage household affairs. The position of women in Ming China depended on their social status. Women living in rural areas had to work hard to survive. Some women who lived in Urban areas were free to go out on plublic Wealthy women were often kept at home and they had deformed feet which were a symbol of wealth and leisure.
  • 14. SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MING DYNASTY The stability and prosperity in the Ming period led to great scientific achievements in science, technology and culture such as: writing paper and printing Gunpowder, clockwork Magnetic compass, Sophisticated textile Weaving equipment, silk , fine procelain Chinese inventions had a great impact on the world,
  • 15. DISCUSSION In groups of 5 choose 1 aspect of the Ming Dynasty to explore and discuss: Arts and Culture Technology and Innovation Trade and exploration.
  • 16. On our next lesson we will discuss the economic aspect of the Ming Dynasty,Travel and Trade, The inward looks of China in 1423, and the reasons for the fall of the Ming Dynasty.