Aim/Goal: How did the Ming Dynasty contribute to the development of China? Do Now: Write one sentence describing who the following people are: 1. Marco Polo 2. Genghis Khan 3. Kublai Khan 4. Confucius Homework: Pick one other explorer that you are familiar with and compare them to Zheng He.

The Ming Dynasty The Ming Restore Chinese Rule The Ming Restore Chinese Rule –Chinese despised Mongol rulers –High taxes and corruption led to uprisings –Zhu Yaunzhang led a rebel army that defeated the Mongols –1368 they founded a new dynasty called the Ming which means brilliant. –Their goal was to restore Chinese greatness –Restored: Confucian learning, civil service, censors to root out bureaucracy and corruption.

Economic Revival Ming dynasty was very productive Ming dynasty was very productive Fertile plains of the east were able to feed the population Fertile plains of the east were able to feed the population Chinese cities become industrialized making porcelain, paper and tools Chinese cities become industrialized making porcelain, paper and tools Extensive canal system Extensive canal system Increased technology Increased technology

Culture Revival of arts and literature Revival of arts and literature Ming style of art developed Ming style of art developed Literature enjoyed by all people, first novels and detective stories Literature enjoyed by all people, first novels and detective stories Even today, Ming vases are very valuable Even today, Ming vases are very valuable

Ming Vases

China and the World Voyages of Zheng He Voyages of Zheng He –1405 Zhen He commanded first of 7 expeditions –62 ships, 25,000 sailors –Between Zheng He explored South East Asia, India, Red Sea and the Persian Gulf

The Ship

Look at the picture. Describe what you see?

Primary Source “The countries beyond the horizon and from the ends of the earth have all become subjects… We have crossed immense water spaces and have seen huge waves like mountains rising sky-high and have set eyes on barbarian regions far away continued their course, crossing those savage waves as if we were walking on a public highway…. Zheng He “The countries beyond the horizon and from the ends of the earth have all become subjects… We have crossed immense water spaces and have seen huge waves like mountains rising sky-high and have set eyes on barbarian regions far away continued their course, crossing those savage waves as if we were walking on a public highway…. Zheng He What would be an example of a public highway in ancient China? What is an example of public highway in New York today? What would be an example of a public highway in ancient China? What is an example of public highway in New York today?

Where in the World is Zheng He?

Longitude and Latitude