Round 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 dynasty’s Wanli (-5[1])emperor. After personally leading (15[1])forces against Esen Taishi, this dynasty's Zhèngtǒng (“jung-tohng”) Emperor was captured during the (*) Tumu (10[1])(“TOO-moo”) Crisis. Zhū Yuánzhāng established this dynasty after winning the Battle of Lake Póyáng and becoming (-5[1])the Hóngwǔ (“HOHNG-woo”) Emperor. (10[1]-5[2])This dynasty’s (10[1])Yǒnglè (“yohng-luh”) emperor built the Forbidden City, and launched the “treasure voyages” of Zheng He (“jung huh”). For 10 points, the Yuan were overthrown by what Chinese dynasty known for its (10[1])ornate (10[1])vases? (10[1])■END■ (10[1])

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