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.
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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.

Focus Question: Respond to the following prompt in three to five sentences.
Describe the accomplishments in the arts, philosophy, and literature during the Ming dynasty.