Packet 5: Tossup 7

Hu Weiyong’s attempt to overthrow this dynasty led its first emperor to create the Grand Secretariat system. The practice of placing “Chop Marks” on coins was begun by this (-5[1])dynasty’s Wanli (-5[1])emperor. (15[2]-5[1])After (15[1])personally (15[2])leading (15[1])forces (15[1])against Esen (15[1])Taishi, this (15[1])dynasty's Zhèngtǒng (“jung-tohng”) Emperor was captured during the (*) Tumu (10[2])(“TOO-moo”) Crisis. (10[5]-5[3])Zhū Yuánzhāng (10[2]-5[1])established this dynasty after winning the Battle of Lake Póyáng (-5[1])and becoming (10[1]-5[1])the Hóngwǔ (“HOHNG-woo”) Emperor. (10[2]-5[3])This dynasty’s (10[1])Yǒnglè (“yohng-luh”) emperor (10[1])built (-5[1])the (10[1])Forbidden (10[2])City, and launched the (10[1])“treasure (10[1])voyages” of Zheng (10[1])He (10[1])(“jung huh”). For 10 points, (10[1])the Yuan were overthrown by (10[1])what Chinese dynasty known for its (10[1])ornate (10[1])vases? (10[3])■END■ (10[7]0[1])

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