The Ming Dynasty

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Who did the Ming Dynasty overthrow?

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Yuan Dynasty

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Who was the ruler in the beginning of the Ming Dynasty?

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Zhu Yuanzhang

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When did the Ming Dynasty begin?

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1368

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Where is the Forbidden City located in the heart of China's capital?

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Beijing

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What did the Ming emperors build for themselves, families, members of the court, and government?

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Forbidden City

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Where did Zheng He's voyages take him?

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Southeast Asia, India, and East Africa.

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In the early 1400s, during the Ming Dynasty, why was Zheng He sent on sailing voyages?

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show China's interest in trade and display the power and splendor of China

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Zheng He was which of the following?

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China's greatest explorer (was Muslim)

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Zeng He led how many expeditions between 1405 and 1433?

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7

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What did Zheng He and the treasure ships carry?

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Silk and porcelain