1. China ’ s Contacts with the Outside World You learned about China’s contacts with the outside world during the rules of three dynasties: the Tang, the Yuan, and the Ming. With the recorded conversations you heard about the benefits and drawbacks of foreign contact during each dynasty

2. What are some of the strongest arguments in favor of China having foreign contacts? Against China having foreign contacts? What do you think would be the negative effects of China refusing all contacts with foreign countries? What do you think would be the negative effects of China accepting all contacts with foreign countries? Write warm up answer in sixth box on yellow sheet. During the Tang, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties:

3. “Open Door Policy” means… Your job for your independent project is to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of foreign contact during each dynasty ’ s rule. To allow different ideas into your society’s culture: religions, food and luxury items.

4. Welcoming Official Rejecting Official Tang Dynasty (ruled China between 618 - 977 C.E. ) chairs Garlic, peas, spinach Ivory, pearls entertainment Amazing music Too expensive to furnish a house Likes the added flavor Almost agreeing Women should not play polo Why do we new ones? Harmony with other religions. Buddhists run hospitals and schools Problem that Buddhist monks don’t pay taxes

5. Welcoming Official Rejecting Official Silk road is safer Refreshing new ideas Improved hospitals from Muslim doctors Merchants are better treated Can’t they stay home! Maybe they are taking more ideas then giving ideas to us Paranoia that foreigners don’t care about the Chinese people No restrictions for merchants and they don’t pay taxes Mongol Dynasty (ruled 1279 - 1368 C.E.)

6. Welcoming Official Rejecting Official Able to build bigger ships Tributaries are committed to China. New trade and travel restrictions Merchants should not travel in luxury They bring cheap gifts when China gives them expensive gifts. Limit access and close China’s borders Ming Dynasty (ruled 1368- 1644 C.E.)

7. 40 point Independent Project for China Due: March 15th