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The founder of the Mongol Empire.
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The ruling dynasty of China for 276 years.
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Mariner, explorer, diplomat, and fleet admiral during China's early Ming Dynasty.
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A Portuguese general, statesman, and empire builder.
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Hermit Kingdom, closed off all trade.
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Spain conquered the Philippines and tried to spread Christianity.
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An initial invasion in 1592, a brief truce in in 1596, and a second invasion 1597.
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When the Dutch came back from India with many goods after a one year return.
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Western traders, Europeans helped them, forbid western merchants.
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The Qing empire was the last empire to rule the region.