10. Rama v Made sure Thailand was never colonized
Thai people have a sense of independence
9. Rama VI changed flag of Thailand from elephant to stripes
Represents symbol of Thailand
8. Rama VI changed flag of Thailand from elephant to stripes
Represents symbol of Thailand
7. Rama II constructed many Thai temples
Temples are important in Buddhism
6. Rama V passed a law to enforce Thai education
Improved literacy rates
5. Rama I Established Bangkok/Krungthep as the capital city
it’s still the capital city today
4. Rama V Banned slavery and prostitution
More rights for the common people
3. Rama I translated Ramakien
Upgraded Thai literature, represents Thai society today
2. Rama V Set up Chula University
One of Thailand’s most prestigious universities
1. Rama IX changed to constitutional monarchy
Made relationship between monarchy and military better’
BY:ANT, TANYA, PETER
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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Ming Dynasty
(1)Picture of Emperor Hongwu
Introduction
The naming of the Ming dynasty was surprising since all other dynasty titles were taken from the home district name of the first emperor, but the first emperor Hongwu had chosen the word Ming. The meaning of the word Ming is light or brilliance. The period of Ming dynasty is from 1368 to 1644. There were approximately 160 million people. Ming was the last dynasty that was ruled by the Hans. It is a period of many enormous construction and restoration including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. (1)(2)
The naming of the Ming dynasty was surprising since all other dynasty titles were taken from the home district name of the first emperor, but the first emperor Hongwu had chosen the word Ming. The meaning of the word Ming is light or brilliance. The period of Ming dynasty is from 1368 to 1644. There were approximately 160 million people. Ming was the last dynasty that was ruled by the Hans. It is a period of many enormous construction and restoration including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. (1)(2)
Dates of Power and Map
The period of the Ming dynasty is from 1368 to 1644. (1)
The period of the Ming dynasty is from 1368 to 1644. (1)
(2)Reason for take over
During the late periods of the Yuan Dynasty, things became worst. The leaders were Mongolians, and they had ethic discrimination against Han Chinese which made up a big part of the population. This caused many Hans to join the rebel army including the Red Turbans and the White Lotus. Also the leaders overtax the people during the Yuan dynasty causing failure in the economy including farming, inflation and also several floods. The government didn’t keep their promise on irrigation projects causing peasants and farmers to be unhappy. Later they joined the rebel army which made it a lot stronger. Finally they rebel and took over many territories. Zhu Yuanzhang became the first emperor and proclaimed DaDu (Beijing) as the capital city. This was the end of the Yuan dynasty and the beginning of the Ming dynasty. (1)(2)(3)
During the late periods of the Yuan Dynasty, things became worst. The leaders were Mongolians, and they had ethic discrimination against Han Chinese which made up a big part of the population. This caused many Hans to join the rebel army including the Red Turbans and the White Lotus. Also the leaders overtax the people during the Yuan dynasty causing failure in the economy including farming, inflation and also several floods. The government didn’t keep their promise on irrigation projects causing peasants and farmers to be unhappy. Later they joined the rebel army which made it a lot stronger. Finally they rebel and took over many territories. Zhu Yuanzhang became the first emperor and proclaimed DaDu (Beijing) as the capital city. This was the end of the Yuan dynasty and the beginning of the Ming dynasty. (1)(2)(3)
(3)Red Turbans
Leaders of the Civilization:
The first emperor of the Ming dynasty was Zhu Yuanzhang which took the title Emperor Hongwu. Emperor Hongwu believed in Confucianism. (1)First he built many new buildings and walls protecting his empire. Later he concentrated on the empire’s political systems and tried to improve work of peasants and agriculture. The next emperor was Yongle who was an uncle of Hongwu’s grandson. Seeing his nephew as a bad ruler, he rebel and took over. In his reign, he moved the capital to Beijing. There it took 13 years to build up the Forbidden City. Yongle also build up many great and important buildings. Finally is the Wanli Emperor. During his reign there was the Imjim war with Japan, so the financial and economy was not good. Wanli tried to recover the lost, but he failed and got lazy.(2)
A Leader from another Civilization
Another leader from another civilization far away from China but during the same period of time is King Henry the VIII. King Henry's lifetime was 1491-1547, around the same time as the Ming dynasty. He was the King of England and Ireland. He was famous for the legal union of England and Wales.(4) Also he was famous for having six wives, and also he created the Anglican Church.(5)
(4)King Henry VIII
Accomplishments
Foreign relationships-
During the Yongle period or the reign of Emperor Chengzu, the relationships between countries in the South East Asia and Europe became stronger. Also the relations with ethic minority groups became stronger.(6)
Economy-
Since the beginning of the Ming dynasty, the trend of capitalism began to grow. Agriculture also improved because the production of food increased more comparing to the Yuan and Song dynasty. Later also the handicraft industries improved encouraging a market economy. In the reign of Emperor Shizong and Emperor Shenzong, products such as fruits, silk, vegetables, crops and many more are sold in markets. Also import products such as tobacco are sold in the market. Another thing that improved was the modernization of big cities which is what is now Beijing, Nanjing, Yangzhou and many more.(2)
Culture-
Literature in the Ming dynasty greatly improved. There were many great books that are well known even today. This includes Journey to the West, Outlaws of the Marsh, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.(2) Also poetry and art was well known in this period of China. (6)
(5)Handmade Vase
Voyage and Exploration-
Another well known success in the Ming Dynasty was the voyage of Zheng He. Zheng He built a huge boat with best technologies in that time. He then took his boat with many crews, and he traveled to different countries in Asia and Africa. He brought knowledge, ideas and technology back to his country. This made the Ming dynasty to be very powerful because they now have information and knowledge than other nations. Zheng He's voyage has a big influence to the status of the Ming Dynasty. His voyage took 28 years which is indeed a long time.
Another well known success in the Ming Dynasty was the voyage of Zheng He. Zheng He built a huge boat with best technologies in that time. He then took his boat with many crews, and he traveled to different countries in Asia and Africa. He brought knowledge, ideas and technology back to his country. This made the Ming dynasty to be very powerful because they now have information and knowledge than other nations. Zheng He's voyage has a big influence to the status of the Ming Dynasty. His voyage took 28 years which is indeed a long time.
Construction-
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China was most recently been repaired and construct by the Ming Dynasty. This was considered a gigantic construction made of brick and granite by human hands, so this is a big accomplishment.(6)
(6)The Great Wall
Reason for Fall
The turning point that caused the Ming dynasty to fall was after the Imjin War against the Japan which China loses. It was the period of Emperor Shenzong's reign. First he had a great helper named Zhang Juzheng. Together they made a lot of improvements of the empire. However Zhang Juzheng died, and Emperor Shenzong was making more mistakes. Then they lose the Imjin War. The last emperor was Weizong' s reign. Due to the lose, the people suffered much more and they began to be unhappy and rebel. There were also court officials that corrupt that join the rebel army. Thw rebel army won and Emperor Weizong commited suicide which is a sign that the Ming dynasty had ended.(2)(1)
Work Cited
Photos-
1. “Zhu Yuanzhang” Chinese History Forum. Ming. 10 Jan 2008 <http://www.paulnoll.com/China/Dynasty/Ming-1368-Tai-Zu.jpg>.
2."Ming" Minneapolis Institute of Art. Ming. 10 Jan 2008
2."Ming" Minneapolis Institute of Art. Ming. 10 Jan 2008
3."Ming Sabers" thomaschen.freewebspace. 10 Jan 2008
4."Image:Henry-VIII-kingofengland 1491-1547.jpg" wikipedia.wikipedia. 10 Jan 2008
5."66-14-001" kam.uiuc. 10 Jan 2008
6."The Great Wall" Theodora.China Photos. 10 Jan 2008
Infomation-
1. "Ming Dynasty." Wikipedia. 9 Jan 2008. Wikipedia. 8 Jan 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_dynasty.
2."Ming Dynasty." Travel China Guide. 11 Dec 2007. Travel China Guide. 8 Jan 2008 http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/history/ming.htm.
3..Theobald , Ulrich . "Ming Dynasty ." Chinese History. 2000. China Knowledge. 10 Jan 2008 http://www.chinaknowledge.de/History/Ming/ming.html.
4. "Henry VIII of England." Wikipedia. 9 Jan 2008. Wikipedia. 10 Jan 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England.
5."Anglicanism." Wikipedia. 9 Jan 2008. Wikipedia. 10 Jan 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglicanism.
5."Anglicanism." Wikipedia. 9 Jan 2008. Wikipedia. 10 Jan 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglicanism.
6. "Ming Dynasty." China Culture.org. China Daily. 8 Jan 2008 http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_aboutchina/2003-09/24/content_22829.htm.
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