The Ming Dynasty

By JBM745
  • Jan 7, 1368

    Birth of the Ming

    The Ming dynasty was created by a peasant after the fall of the Mongols in 1368 by Zhu Yuan hang, he was the first ming leader.He is known as emperor Hong Wu. The picture is the Ming Dynasty's Flag
  • Jan 7, 1368

    Zhu Yuan Hang

    He is known as Emperor Hong Wu. He was the first Chinese commoner since the founder of the Han dynasty.He became a leader in the red turban secret society that conducted uprisings against the Mongols.Hong Wu restored the han dynasty making himself the leader of the Ming. Hong Wu is referred to his name vast military achievement and boundless Valor. He restored the relationship between other countries and helped farmers by making sure they did not have to pay taxes on their land.
  • Jan 1, 1400

    The Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty

    The Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty
    The Great Wall of China was built mostly during the ming dynasty. They added extensions and called it "The Great Wall of
  • Jan 1, 1405

    Exploration begins

    The emperor sent out seven expeditions to explore the South seas and across the Indian ocean. Many expeditions began afterwards.
  • Jan 1, 1421

    The Construction of the Forbidden City

    The forbidden city was a beautiful place constructed for the imperial family. The ceiling and walls were painted yellow, the color of royalty. The forbidden city is now open to visitors in Beijing, China.
  • Apr 5, 1421

    The Move to Beijing

    Emporor Chengzu made the imperial palace in Beijing. He then moved the capital city to Beijing instead of Yingtian
  • Apr 6, 1449

    The Coop of Tumu

    The Mongolian Wa La tribe attacked the ming, by befriending them and then attacking. They captured the emperor and attacked the army.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    The Traders

    The first portugese ships landed in the Ming dynasty to trade. They set up their port and sold goods in Guangzhou. The Portugese later attacked the Ming.
  • Jan 1, 1560

    The Japanese and Portugese Attack the Ming

    The Ming suffered many attacks from Japan, while at the same time, the portugese are fighting them too.

  • The End of the Ming Dynasty

    The Ming dynasty ended due to the lack of resorses the government was able to give in a time of need. The people, who were full of poverty, started to attack the government. The last empreror, Emperor Weizong hung himself on a tree as a sign of defeat.