Input Use the World History Videodisc to show the impact of geography on the Ming. Ask students to cite examples of China's tendency toward isolationism or openness. Independent Practice or Home assignment Have students locate and label the major features of China on a blank map. Explain that the expeditions suddenly stopped. Have students speculate as to why.
Isolation is one result.
Distribute blank maps to students at the beginning of the lesson. Sources The World History Videodisc , Instructional Resources Corporation, 1991. Go to China and Isolation .