Should the Ming End the Treasure Ship Voyages?
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This lesson, from AskAsia, focuses on China's fifteenth-century decision to end its maritime voyages to other parts of the world and to scrap its fleet. Because the voyages had established, demonstrated, and helped maintain China's political and cultural superiority, the Chinese decision to end the voyages is considered one of the most important decisions in modern history. This lesson presents the background surrounding the Chinese decision and asks students, as advisors to the Ming court, to advise the Emperor whether or not to end the voyages altogether. Links to related maps are also included. Less
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: History-Social Science, World History
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Teaching Method: Discussions; Dramatization; Problem-Solving