Powerful Societies During The 1600s

during the 1600s a number of powerful societies developed. in many ways these societies were the same, but each had specific characteristics that were unique to their own society. these societies were similar in the fact that only wealthy women were educated while rural women worked in the fields and were under their husband's or father's control. all of these societies had am important role in the trade network, and struggles for power as well as revolts assisted in the decline of the societies, but what set them apart?

the Ming dynasty was unique because of the intricate three-ring-design of the intricate three-ring-design of the three cities, as well as the fact that the emperor was never seen outside of the Forbidden city. the mings lead