Chapter 12 Sec. 2 (The Mongol & Ming Empires)

The Mongols

Mongols are stereotyped as complete and total ruthless barbarians

Mongols did, in fact, use intense methods of fighting and techniques

Mongols, however, were impressive rulers who accepted many religions, ruled with tolerance, and let many lands become tributary states

Marco Polo is an Italian merchant who traveled to China

He wrote many stories about experiences in China

Served Kublai Khan during his stay

Sparked European interest in China

Ming Dynasty

Started by a rebellious peasant, Zhu Yuanzhang

Had a rapid desire to purge all Mongol influence

Had many cultural achievements

At one point controlled lots of sea trade

Chapter 12 Sec. 2 (The Mongol & Ming Empires)

Genghis Khan

China led many sea explorations by Zheng He

Zheng He had several fleets made of 62 large ship and 200 small ships

Zheng He led seven different explorations

After his death the Chinese emperor banned ships with more than two masts

This ban caused the ships from Zheng He's fleets to deteriorate and rot

Chapter 12 Sec. 2 (The Mongol & Ming Empires)

Zheng He

Resources (URL)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxPar0BcMo

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/marco-polo-photos/

http://www.china.org.cn/english/LivinginChina/Spring-festival-2008/240467.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genghis_Khan

http://www.muslimheritage.com/article/zheng-he-chinese-muslim-admiral

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