Map

      This is a map of the Ming Dynasty. (1368 A.D- 1644 A.D) The pink area on the map is the Ming territory. The orange area surrounding the Ming territory is the current borders of China and Mongolia. Also on the map is the Ming Dynasty's capital, Nanjing. Beijing, China's current capital is also shown on the map. One major achievement that occurred during the Ming Dynasty was the completion, repair and expansion of the Great Wall. The Great Wall of China is shown on the map as a red line. The Great Wall was important because it was used to keep invaders out of China, also the Great Wall's gates were used as trading centers.