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This period saw the arrival of Matteo Ricci, and the "Southern" branch of this dynasty was ruled by the Prince of Fu after the suicide of the Chongzhen Emperor. It saw the use of the "eight-legged essay" in civil service examinations, as well as the restoration of the Grand Canal and construction of the Forbidden City by the Yongle Emperor, who sponsored (*) Zheng He's voyages. Coming to power after the White Lotus rebellion and founded by the Hongwu Emperor, for 10 points, name this dynasty following the Yuan and renowned for its pottery.
This period saw the arrival of Matteo Ricci, and the "Southern" branch of this dynasty was ruled by the Prince of Fu after the suicide of the Chongzhen Emperor.
{Ming} Dynasty