Ming Dynasty, Ottoman Empire, & Vasco da Gama PDF
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This document provides a historical overview of the Ming Dynasty, Ottoman Empire, and the voyages of Vasco da Gama. It details key figures, significant events, and the broader impact of these periods on world history. Key topics include political developments, military conquests, and trade routes.
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Ming Dynasty Who: Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor). What: Restored Han rule after Yuan Dynasty. When: 1368–1644. Where: China (Nanjing, then Beijing). Why: Rebuilt China after Mongol rule. How: Centralized power, expanded trade, led to Qing Dynasty. Hongwu Emperor Who: Zhu Yuanzha...
Ming Dynasty Who: Zhu Yuanzhang (Hongwu Emperor). What: Restored Han rule after Yuan Dynasty. When: 1368–1644. Where: China (Nanjing, then Beijing). Why: Rebuilt China after Mongol rule. How: Centralized power, expanded trade, led to Qing Dynasty. Hongwu Emperor Who: Zhu Yuanzhang. What: Founder of Ming Dynasty. When: 1368–1398. Where: China (Nanjing). Why: Centralized control, revived Confucianism. How: Reforms like abolishing Chief Minister. Yongle Emperor Who: Zhu Di. What: Moved capital to Beijing, Zheng He’s voyages. When: 1402–1424. Where: Beijing. Why: Strengthened China’s influence. How: Maritime expeditions, cultural projects. Zheng He Who: Chinese admiral. What: Led naval expeditions. When: 1405–1433. Where: Indian Ocean, Africa. Why: Spread Chinese influence abroad. How: Displayed naval power, boosted trade. Ottoman Empire Who: Founded by Osman I. What: Vast Islamic empire. When: 1299–1922. Where: Europe, Asia, Africa. Why: Military power and trade routes. How: Bridged East and West, influenced politics. Constantinople – Istanbul Who: Captured by Ottomans in 1453. What: Key political and cultural center. When: 1453. Where: Crossroads of Europe and Asia. Why: Ended Byzantine Empire. How: Became Ottoman capital, sparked Renaissance. Suleiman the Magnificent Who: Ottoman sultan. What: Expanded empire, legal reforms. When: 1520–1566. Where: Europe, Middle East, North Africa. Why: Strengthened Ottoman power. How: Territorial expansion, legal contributions. Devshirme Who: Ottoman recruitment system. What: Christian boys trained as soldiers/officials. When: 14th–17th centuries. Where: Balkans and Eastern Europe. Why: Created loyal Ottoman elites. How: Strengthened military and administration. Janissaries Who: Elite Ottoman soldiers. What: Guarded Sultan, fought in wars. When: 14th century–1826. Where: Ottoman Empire. Why: Expanded Ottoman territory. How: Military prowess, political influence. Vasco da Gama Who: Portuguese explorer. What: Found sea route to India. When: 1497–1499. Where: From Portugal to India. Why: Opened European-Asian trade. How: Boosted Portugal’s spice trade, European colonialism.
