1. If the Chinese had “discovered” and settled in the United States rather than Europeans, how would your life today be different?

2. THE LAST CHINESE DYNASTIES The Ming & The Qing

3. THE LAST CHINESE DYNASTIES Part One: Research Use the ‘Last Chinese Dynasties: Guiding Questions’ handout to focus your attention and organize important information included in the ‘Lecture Notes’. You have 30 minutes to complete Part One.

4. THE LAST CHINESE DYNASTIES Part Two: Eulogy Write a eulogy to one of the two dynasties where you praise the strengths and criticize the weaknesses. Include at least two strengths and two weaknesses of the dynasty. Discuss three governmental policies that were enacted during the dynasty and the various changes that occurred. Your eulogy will be graded based on depth of thought, inclusion of both strengths and weaknesses of the dynasty chosen, and on grammar and spelling. You have 45 minutes to complete Part Two.

5. THE LAST CHINESE DYNASTIES Part Two: Eulogy 10 points: Excellent depth of thought, inclusion of at least 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the dynasty chosen, 3 governmental policies enacted are discussed, and spelling and grammar has been proofread 7 points: Acceptable depth of thought, failed to include 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the dynasty chosen, failed to include 3 governmental policies enacted, spelling and grammar is weak 5 points: Assignment was attempted, yet was rushed so exhibits little depth of thought, failed to include 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses of the dynasty chosen, failed to include 3 governmental policies enacted, spelling and grammar needs considerable improvement