Great work so far! Just one more thing to do—prove you understand the causes and effects of events during the Ming dynasty by filling in a cause and effect chart. The cause and effect chart gives several causes and effects of events in Ming China. You will have to fill in the blanks in the chart. For example, if the chart names a cause, then you will have to explain the effect or effects of that cause. If the chart names an effect, then you will have to explain the cause or causes of that effect. Be sure to write your entry in complete sentences. After you have completed your cause-effect chart make sure to answer the focus question at the bottom of the document. Your answer should be three to five sentences in length.

Complete the chart using complete sentences.
CAUSE EFFECT
Zheng He’s expeditions along the coasts of Southeast Asia and India found entrances to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.

The Ming emperor suddenly halted further construction of ships.

The Chinese forced traders to pay in gold and silver.

The literacy rate in China rose.
The discovery of a sea route from Europe to Asia decreased human traffic on roads.

The Ming dynasty weakened over time.