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Essential Questions
Essential Questions
What maritime expeditions were conducted by China during the Middle Ages and what was the significance of these voyages?
What maritime expeditions were conducted by China during the Middle Ages and what was the significance of these voyages?
Should we celebrate the voyages of Zheng He?
Should we celebrate the voyages of Zheng He?
Maritime Expeditions
Maritime Expeditions
Chinese Treasure Ship
Chinese Treasure Ship
The following picture is a model of a Chinese treasure ship (Between 1405 and 1433) compared to the ship Columbus traveled on during his "discovery" of America (1492).
Activity 1: Mini Q: Should We Celebrate the Voyages of Zheng He?
Activity 1: Mini Q: Should We Celebrate the Voyages of Zheng He?
Mini Q-Should We Celebrate the Voyages of Zheng He_.pdfActivity 2: What are the pros and cons of celebrating the voyages of Zheng He
Activity 2: What are the pros and cons of celebrating the voyages of Zheng He
Using the information from this lesson, answer the questions in a thinking map. Complete this assignment digitally or on paper. It will be collected in your portfolio.
Discussion Questions
Discussion Questions
Why should we celebrate the voyages of Zheng He?
Why shouldn't we celebrate the voyages of Zheng He?
How does Zheng He compare to Columbus?
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
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