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Key Content/Core Terms
Term | Definition |
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Kublai Khan | most powerful of Mongol rulers of China; started Yuan Dynasty; opened up trade; made Silk Road safe |
tributaries | a conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror |
Zheng He | Chinese Muslim admiral who made 7 voyages to show strength of Ming Dynasty and collect tribute; |
Forbidden City | walled Imperial court city within the present day city of Beijing; occupied by Ming royalty and all their servants, scholars, etc... |
Yuan Dynasty (Mongols) | foreign rulers of China from Mongolia who established the Yuan dynasty |
maritime | relating to the sea |
Ming Dynasty | the dynasty that ruled China after the overthrow of the Yuan; completed Great Wall; Zheng He made his 7 voyages during early part of dynasty |