unit 3 day 1 - rise of the ming dynasty, global studies

how did the ming dynasty consolidate power

built the forbidden city

what did ming emperors create, build, and perform in order to build chinese identity

created educational books on proper etiquette. created a ,pr stable civil examination system

what belief systems were dominant in the ming dynasty and ottoman empire

neo-confusian and islam, also an influence of christianity because it is close to europe

what types of actions did the ming take to defend against the mongols? what were the consequences

the ming built fortification (the great wall) and periodically forbade trade with other countries. neither strategy was particularly successful

in 1400, how did the size of the ming empire and ottoman empire compare to each other and other empires

the ming dynasty was bigger, but the two empires were both small compared to other empires

how did the ming empire attempt to eliminate all signs of foreign rule

they cut off trade with other countries and built a wall

what were the consequences of constructing TFC and moving the capital?

they were able to prevent a downfall of the dynasty

intended purposes for constructing the forbidden city and moving the capital there

to forbid access to people who were not allowed, protection/security, and consolidate power

was there a relationship between belief systems and the size of an empire in 1400

yes. an example is how bigger empires follow christianity. they have more power to conquer land and convert more people to grow the size even more