Mongol Empire and Chinese Dynasties

Nomadic people who attacked the Chinese, north of China.

• Mongols led by Genghis Khan

• Huns led by Attila

• Vikings led by Ragnar

• Scythians led by Darius

Great Wall of China

• Took over 1,000 years to build, is 1,500 miles long, 20 feet high, and 10 feet wide.

• Took over 2,000 years to build, is 2,000 miles long, 25 feet high, and 12 feet wide, with over 8 million deaths during construction.

• Took over 500 years to build, is 3,000 miles long, 30 feet high, and 15 feet wide.

• Took over 1,500 years to build, is 1,800 miles long, 22 feet high, and 11 feet wide.

Marco Polo's travels

• An Italian merchant who traveled through China from 1271-1295, wrote about it, and inspired others to visit.

• A famous explorer who discovered America in 1492.

• A Spanish conquistador known for his conquests in South America.

• A British sailor who circumnavigated the globe in the 16th century.

Great Sea Voyages

• Zheng He led 7 grand sea voyages between 1405-1433, enhancing China's reputation as the strongest nation.

• Zheng He was a famous land explorer who traveled across Europe in the 15th century.

• Zheng He was known for his contributions to the Silk Road trade routes.

• Zheng He led expeditions to the Americas in the early 1400s.

"Forbidden City" in Beijing

• A palace with 9,000 rooms where commoners were allowed inside

• A palace with 9,000 rooms where commoners were not allowed inside

• A museum with 9,000 rooms open to the public

• A historical site with 9,000 rooms for tourists

Zhu Yuanzhang's rebellion

• In the 1300s, Zhu Yuanzhang's rebel army defeated the Mongols, starting the Ming Dynasty.

• Zhu Yuanzhang was a famous poet during the Song Dynasty.

• Zhu Yuanzhang led a peaceful protest against the Yuan Dynasty.

• Zhu Yuanzhang was a military general in the Qing Dynasty.

China's isolation in 1430

• Emperor Zheng He isolated China, leading to the Ming Dynasty's fall in 1644 and the West's rise in the 1800s.

• China became a global superpower due to its trade routes established in the 15th century.

• The Ming Dynasty expanded its territory significantly during this period.

• China maintained strong diplomatic relations with European countries.

Mongol Conquest

• Genghis Khan created a powerful army and conquered northern China by 1227.

• Kublai Khan was the first emperor of the Ming dynasty.

• The Mongol Empire was established in the 15th century.

• Genghis Khan was defeated by the Song dynasty.

Kublai Khan's rule

• Kublai Khan started the Yuan Dynasty and was culturally similar to the Chinese.

• Kublai Khan started the Yuan Dynasty, was culturally different from the Chinese, and taxed the people heavily.

• Kublai Khan was a ruler of the Ming Dynasty and promoted Confucianism.

• Kublai Khan was known for his military conquests in Europe.

Mongol invasion of Japan

• The Mongols successfully invaded Japan and established a dynasty.

• The Mongols failed to invade Japan, became weak, and faced rebellion in China.

• The Mongols conquered Japan and integrated it into their empire.

• The Mongols negotiated a peace treaty with Japan and withdrew their forces.