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Ming Hong Wu overthrew the previous Mongol Dynasty, becoming emperor of his own dynasty. Ming rulers gave China a new era of greatness by rebuilding the Grand Canal, introducing new crops, and setting up a national school system.
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Yi Song-gye overthrows the Koryo dynasty. It was one of the world's longest lasting monarchies.
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Yong Le, a Ming emperor, ordered the construction of the Imperial City in Beijing. it conveyed power and prestige. It was known as the Forbidden City.
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After Francis Xavier brought Christianity to Japan, Jesuits began to destroy local shrines. This caused Hideyoshi to prohibit the practice of Christianity in Japan.
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Tokugawa Ieyasu, daimyo of Edo, takes over Japan. He becomes shogun in 1603 and establishes an era of great peace. This era is also known as the Edo Period.
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Li Zicheng led a peasant revolt against the Ming rulers, taking them out. The Manchus conquered Beijing, defeated Li Zicheng's army, and created the Qing Dynasty.