Overarching Questions
Who was Zheng He? What dynasty was he under? Why did China send him on multiple oceanic voyages? Where did he sail? What inventions were...
1. Who Was Zheng He?
Zheng He was a famous Chinese admiral. Born in 1371, his life been credited with spreading Chinese influence across the Indian ocean....
2. Zheng He's Voyages
Zheng He went on a total of seven voyages throughout his time as an admiral under the Ming Dynasty. Listed below is a summary of the...
3. Technology in the Ming Expeditions
Zheng He led the most advanced naval fleet the world had seen during his time. According to Columbia University, The Ming Dynasty began...
4. Zheng He's ships
Below is a to-scale illustration of Zheng He's flagships compared to Columbus'. Zheng He's reached an impressive length of 400 feet,...
5. Zheng He's Legacy
Historically China has been a very secluded state, often using the majority of their manpower to keep invaders from entering the empire. ...
