ming dynasty

     

   1949-1976    1976-1989    1989-2002    2002-present

Trivia about ming dynasty

  • This dynasty that ruled China between 1368 & 1644 is known for its bright porcelain
  • "The Plum in the Golden Vase", a novel known for its eroticism, was written at the time of this Chinese dynasty
  • A former monk turned rebellious, then merciless, founded this Chinese dynasty in 1368
  • Columbus carried a letter from Ferdinand to the Grand Khan not knowing this dynasty was now in power
  • (Alex reports from Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.) The ROM's Asia collection includes the tomb of Zu Dashou, a general who, in the early 1600s, helped defend this dynasty against Manchu attacks
  • April 1644 is recognized as the last month this dynasty was in power in China

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