What steps did the ming dynasty take to restore traditional chinese culture and remove all foreign influences associated with mongol rule?

They destroyed anything that had foreign influences of the Mongol rule. They restored their old cultural tradition then they established civil service examination. Then built the great wall for they will never have a northern invasion.

They destroyed anything that had foreign influences, restored cultural tradition, and re-established civil service examination. They also rebuilt and repaired the great wall or prevent northern invasion.