Summary
After a series of rebellions drove the Mongols from China, a cruel rebel leader reunited the country. He and other Ming emperors restored the civil service exam, took a census, and rebuilt much of what the Mongols had destroyed. Through these efforts, the Ming rulers strengthened China's government and brought back peace and prosperity. This atmosphere allowed Chinese culture to advance. The Ming dynasty built a large fleet and used it to explore Asia and East Africa, expanding trade and spreading Chinese culture. When the Portuguese arrived on the shores of China, it marked the first contact between the Europeans and Chinese.
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