1. The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia
Section 4: Encounters in East Asia
Korea Chooses Isolation
Before the 1500s, Korean traders had trading contacts all across East Asia
A map from the 1300s, shows lands from Japan to the Mediterranean
Most likely acquired the knowledge from Arab traders who visited Korea
Korea’s Choson dynasty followed the Confucian idea that merchants held low status.
They restricted contact with traders from the outside world.
In 1592 and 1597, the Japanese invaded Korea
Villages were burned to the ground
Famine and disease became widespread
Populations decreased
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What do Ricci’s actions in China and the painting tell you about his attitudes toward the Chinese?” (His language skills, relationships with scholars, and adoption of Chinese dress indicate that he respected Chinese culture.)
When showing Color Transparency 83, explain that the goldfish spread to Europe as a result of contact with the Chinese. Have students think of other Asian goods that may have been introduced to Europe at this time.
When showing Color Transparency 84, ask students to write a paragraph explaining whether China was wise to limit trade.
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2. The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia
Section 4: Encounters in East Asia
Then in 1636, before Korea fully recovered, the Manchus invaded.
After Qing Dynasty was set up, Korea became a tributary state
In response to invasions by the Japanese and Manchus, Korea adopted a policy of isolation
They excluded most foreigners
This continued for about 250 years
Foreign Traders in Japan
Unlike the Chinese, Japan welcomed Westerners at first
In 1543, the Portuguese reached Japan, followed by the Spanish, Dutch, and English.
Europeans arrived during turbulent times in Japan.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What do Ricci’s actions in China and the painting tell you about his attitudes toward the Chinese?” (His language skills, relationships with scholars, and adoption of Chinese dress indicate that he respected Chinese culture.)
When showing Color Transparency 83, explain that the goldfish spread to Europe as a result of contact with the Chinese. Have students think of other Asian goods that may have been introduced to Europe at this time.
When showing Color Transparency 84, ask students to write a paragraph explaining whether China was wise to limit trade.
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3. Section 4: Encounters in East Asia
The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia
Section 4: Encounters in East Asia
Japanese daimyo were struggling for power
They adopted Western firearms, which helped the Tokugawa shoguns centralize power
Christian missionaries were successful at winning converts.
After Spain seized the Philippines, however, Japan…
Barred European traders.
Murdered Japanese Christians
Shut off contact with the outside world
To stay up on current events, Japan allowed 1 or 2 Dutch ships to trade each year
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What do Ricci’s actions in China and the painting tell you about his attitudes toward the Chinese?” (His language skills, relationships with scholars, and adoption of Chinese dress indicate that he respected Chinese culture.)
When showing Color Transparency 83, explain that the goldfish spread to Europe as a result of contact with the Chinese. Have students think of other Asian goods that may have been introduced to Europe at this time.
When showing Color Transparency 84, ask students to write a paragraph explaining whether China was wise to limit trade.
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4. The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia: Section 4
Note Taking Transparency 109
European Contacts in East Asia
China
New crops from the Americas boost farm output.
The Qing maintain the Ming policy of restricting foreign traders.
Qianlong rejects diplomatic trade negotiations with Britain.
Korea
Korea restricts contacts with the outside world.
Confucianism influences Koreans’ view of merchants.
Koreans imprison or kill shipwrecked Europeans.
Japan
Japanese at first welcome Westerners and adopt Western firearms.
Some Japanese adopt Christian faith.
The Tokugawa shogunate expels foreign missionaries.
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5. The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia: Section 4
Color Transparency 84: Europe Spreads Its Influence
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6. The Beginnings of Our Global Age: Europe, Africa, and Asia: Section 4
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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