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1368
Ming Dynasty comes to power in China
The ming dynasty was very influential in China. It brought forth agricultural, governmental, and religious advancement. -
1390
Ming Restrictions on overseas commerce
Mainly caused by Government jealousy, the Ming Dynasty missed its chance to excel past pretty much everybody. -
1507
Portuguese defeat combined Muslim war fleet
The battle happened near Diu off Western India. The Portuguese were rising in power at this time. They had great military and economic power, beating Asia in more than just military conflicts at this time. -
1510
Portuguese conquest of Goa in Western India
Another demonstration of West European advancements, they were clearly ahead by being able to win these battles. -
1511
Portuguese conquer Malacca on the tip of Malayan peninsula
A third demo of Portuguese power. Portugal was able to continue on a cycle of military and economic power by securing trade ports and defending them. -
1580
Jesuits arrive in China
The Jesuits of the Ottoman empire made contact with China. This means they were mixing together and they shaped each other. -
First Japanese invasion of Korea
Japan wanted to expand its empire, and it invaded Korea. This would lead to a second invasion. -
Second Japanese invasion of Korea
5 years after the first invasion, the Japanese were back for more. The first invasion was only the start, -
Japan moves into self-imposed isolation
Japan’s isolation would stay that way for centuries. Japan sectioned itself off from trade from other nations, setting itself on a path different from the rest of the world. -
End of the Ming Dynasty; Manchu Qing dynasty rules China
New leadership typically brought reform. The Chinese change in dynasties brought in a new leadership and a new way of life,