Question

guiding question what were the achievements of the ming dynasty? the mongol dynasty in china was overthrown in 1368. the founder of the new dynasty took the title of ming hong wu (the ming grand martial emperor). this was the beginning of the ming dynasty, which lasted until 1644. during the ming dynasty, china experienced a period of effective government, expansion, and cultural advancements. under ming emperors, china sought stability along the northern frontier. they strengthened the great wall and made peace with the nomadic tribes that had troubled them for many centuries. the ming emperors tried to restore an ethnically han - chinese dynasty and eradicate the influence of mongol culture. people dropped mongol names and clothing. neo - confucianism became the state ideology. ming rulers ran an effective government using a centralized bureaucracy staffed with officials chosen by the civil service examination system. they set up a nationwide school system. manufactured goods were produced in workshops and factories in very high numbers. new crops were introduced, which greatly increased food production. the ming rulers also renovated the grand canal, making it easier to ship grain and other goods from southern to northern china. the ming dynasty truly began a new era of greatness in chinese history. ming hong wu ruled from 1368 to 1398. after his death, his son yong le became emperor. in 1406 yong le began construction of the imperial city in beijing (bay·jihng). in 1421 he moved the capital from nanjing to beijing. the imperial city was designed to convey power and prestige. it is an immense complex of palaces and temples surrounded by 6.5 miles (10.5 km) of walls. because it was off - limits to commoners, it was known as the forbidden city. the forbidden city was the imperial palace and compound where emperors lived and governed for over 500 years. making connections how do you think foreign visitors and chinese would have felt when seeing the forbidden city for the first time?

Explanation:

The Ming dynasty had several achievements. It strengthened the Great Wall for northern - frontier stability. Neo - Confucianism became the state ideology. It had an effective government with a civil - service examination system and a nationwide school system. There was increased food production due to new crops, renovation of the Grand Canal for better transportation, and the construction of the Forbidden City, a symbol of power and prestige.

Answer:

The achievements of the Ming dynasty included strengthening the Great Wall, making Neo - Confucianism the state ideology, establishing an effective government with a civil - service system and school system, increasing food production, renovating the Grand Canal, and constructing the Forbidden City.