Ming+Dynasty

The Ming Dynastywas the ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644, following the collapse of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty. The Ming dynasty was the dynasty of exploration. Beginning with the its founder and first emperor Hongwu who was very much for exploration. Also admiral Zheng He went on seven different inffluential expeditons. These expeditions were larger and more sufficient than that od Vasco da Gama and Columbus. Created by Anna Mack: December 8, 2007