1. Warm Up- Chp 8 L4-Ming Describe Genghis Khan- L3
7.26 Draw evidence from informational texts to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall , isolationism, and sea voyages. (C, E, H, P)
7.51 Explain the institution and impact of missionaries on Christianity and the diffusion of Christianity from Europe to other parts of the world in the medieval and early modern periods. (C, G, H)
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.
I can explain the institution and impact of missionaries on Christianity and the diffusion of Christianity form Europe to China.
Pick two for your warm up-One from chp 8 L3 & one from chp 8 L4
Describe Genghis Khan- L3
Describe Hong Wu-L4
Describe Kublai Khan-L3
Describe Zheng He-L4
Copy I can Statements

2. The Ming Dynasty It Matters Because:
The Ming Dynasty’s early emperors wanted to spread China’s influence. By the late 1500s, however, China had limited its contact with the rest of the world.
Ming Dynasty ruled China from
The Ming was the most stable and profound dynasty in Chinese history.
The Ming expanded China’s fame overseas and created amazing building projects.
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.

3. Picture Dictionary Census Novel Barbarian Hong Wu Yong Le Zheng He
Manchus
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.

4. D.S. questions
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.
________ 1. Chinese Muslim who led several overseas voyages
________ 2. person whom those in another culture believe to
be uncivilized
________ 3. official count of people who live in a country or an area
________ 4. emperor who reunited China after the Mongol rule
________ 5. Chinese port where the Portuguese built a trading post
A. barbarian
B. census
C. Macao
D. Zheng He
E. Zhu Yuanzhang

5. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
How was the Yuan Dynasty overthrown?
When was the Ming Dynasty founded?
Who founded the Ming Dynasty?
Describe the founder of the Ming Dynasty.
Discuss

6. I. The Rise of the Ming
A. In 1294, Kublai Khan died, Yuan Dynasty quickly lost people’s support – The Yuan Dynasty was overthrown by a peasant uprising.
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall, isolationism, and sea voyages.

7. I. The Rise of the Ming
B. In 1368, military officer Zhu Yuanzhang became emperor
Founded the Ming (“brilliant”) Dynasty
a. Ming Dynasty lasted 300 years
2. Zhu took the name Hong Wu (“Military Emperor”)
a. was a harsh leader
b. died, 1398
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall, isolationism, and sea voyages.

8. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
Who was Yong Le?
What changes did he make?
Discuss

9. I. The Rise of the Ming
C. Hong Wu succeeded by son, Yong Le 1. moved capital to Beijing 2. built the Forbidden City, where only the emperor’s family & top officials could enter 3. China’s emperors lived in Forbidden City for 500 years
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.

10.
Take notes on the video clip-Focus on the Ming and their contributions to China.
I can use informational text to find evidence to analyze the contributions made during the Ming Dynasty such as building projects, including the Forbidden City and the reconstruction of the Great Wall isolationism, and sea voyages.

11. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
Give three examples of artistic and economic rebirth that occurred during the peace the Ming provided in China.
Discuss

12. I. The Rise of the Ming
D. Like Pax Romana, peace in China led to economic & artistic rebirth 1. Roads, canals, farms rebuilt 2. New crops & farming techniques led to population growth 3. Newly wealthy merchants & artisans led revival of literature & theater

13. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
What era did the Ming usher into China?
List three major projects of the Ming and explain how each is important.
Discuss

14. II. Architecture Era of large civil engineering projects
The Great Wall – The Great Wall was almost completely rebuilt by the Ming Dynasty
1. The tall, wide bricks that are still standing today were built by the Ming Dynasty

15. II. Architecture
C. The Forbidden City – This was the emperor’s palace and was located inside the capital city of Beijing
1. Had almost 1000 buildings and covered over 185 acres of land
D. The Grand Canal – Was rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty
1. Had a significant impact on trade and helped the economy flourish

17. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
What did the Ming government provide?
What is a census? Explain the importance of a census in the Ming Dynasty.
Explain who ran the government and how they got their positions.
Discuss

18. III. Government Strong Ming government provided peace & security
Ming emperors conducted a yearly census
1. Census - count of number of people in a place
2. Helped empire collect taxes

19. III. Government
C. Government ran by the Civil Service Organization
1. Men studied for years to take the civil service exam
2. Top scoring men were given the best jobs
3. Exam covered many subjects, but a large majority of the test was over the teachings of Confucius

20. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
What did the Ming build?
2. Zheng He led large trade voyages -
3. Where did Zheng He travel and what did he bring back?
4.Why did the voyages end?
Discuss

21. IV. Chinese Exploration
A. Ming emperors built fleets of ships for trade & war B. Zheng He led large trade voyages 1. 28,000 men 2. >300 ships 3. Largest ship was 5 times as large as Santa Maria
Zheng He sailed throughout the Indian Ocean
Zheng He sailed all the way from the Persian Gulf to the easternmost cost of Africa!

22. IV. Chinese Exploration
C. Zheng He traveled to SE Asian islands, India, E. Africa 1. Returned with exotic animals from Africa D. Later emperors ended voyages, fearing outside influence in China
Zheng He sailed throughout the Indian Ocean
Zheng He sailed all the way from the Persian Gulf to the easternmost cost of Africa!

23. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
A. In 1514, _______ships made first contact with China since Marco Polo. 1. 2.
Discuss

24. V. European Arrival
A. In 1514, Portuguese ships made first contact with China since Marco Polo 1. Portuguese wanted to trade & convert Chinese to Christianity 2. China was powerful & saw Europeans as uncivilized
I can explain the institution and impact of missionaries on Christianity and the diffusion of Christianity form Europe to China.

25. Read the following two paragraphs and explain the institution and impact of missionaries on Christianity and the diffusion of Christianity from Europe to China.
Discuss

26. V. European Arrival
At first, local officials refused to trade with the Portuguese. The Chinese hoped the foreigners would give up and go home. By a.d.1600, however, the Portuguese had built a trading post at the port of Macao (muh • KAU) in southern China. Portuguese ships carried goods between China and Japan. Trade between Europe and China, however, remained limited.
Despite limited contact, European ideas did reach China. Christian missionaries made the voyage to China on European merchant ships. Many of these missionaries were Jesuits, a group of Roman Catholic priests. The Jesuits were highly educated and hoped to establish Christian schools in China. Their knowledge of science impressed Chinese officials. However, the Jesuits did not convince many Chinese to accept Christianity.
I can explain the institution and impact of missionaries on Christianity and the diffusion of Christianity form Europe to China.

27. Answer the questions as we discuss the slide.
A. Ming Dynasty declined for _______similar to Rome 1. 2. 3.
B. Northern barbarians known as Manchus invaded
2. Ended Ming Dynasty, founded __________
Discuss

28. VI. The Fall of the Ming
A. Ming Dynasty declined for reasons similar to Rome
1. Corrupt government officials
2. Heavy taxes on citizens
3. Decay of law & order
B. Northern barbarians known as Manchus invaded
1. Captured Beijing, 1644
2. Ended Ming Dynasty, founded Qing Dynasty

29. Table Top Twitter
You will be reading 4 articles on the following topics:
Sea Voyages
Isolationism
Forbidden City
Reconstruction of the Great Wall
Table Top Twitter Reading Activity
Read the article in front of you in the time allotted.
Comment below the article by writing a 1 sentence tweet that summarizes the article.
Use 1 or more hashtags after your tweet that summarizes the article. Be creative!
Pass the articles when instructed

30. Create a Question
With your group, write a test question for each of the articles.
Write the test question on the back of the article.
Be sure to write the answer to the questions.
I can explain this to you if you need me to my instructions are not too clear in this because its hard to explain I have done this before and it was awesome
After this we will have a class discussion,

31. Question Review
Now that we have created questions about the articles, let’s see if we can answer them as a class.
Each group will read their question out loud and challenge the rest of the class.

32. Exit-Put on Exit Slip 321 3-Things you found out 2-interesting things
Pick one
Write a brief letter about what you learned in class.
Dear Teacher,
Create a top 5 list of the most important facts of the lesson.
321
3-Things you found out
2-interesting things
1-question you still have
What 5 words would you use to describe the Ming Dynasty ?
Explain and justify your choices.
5 Words