The incredible voyages of Zheng He
I can describe some of the voyages of Zheng He.
The incredible voyages of Zheng He
I can describe some of the voyages of Zheng He.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Zheng He was a Chinese admiral and explorer and made his final voyage of discovery in 1432, which would be his furthest.
- First stopping at Changle on the Chinese coast, he ordered the inscription of granite stele describing his journeys.
- Zheng He had made six other voyages in the seas of South East Asia and across the Indian Ocean.
- These voyages, made in huge 'treasure ships', were to show off Chinese power and force foreign rulers to pay tribute.
- Having travelled to East Africa, the expedition returned, but without Zheng He, who had died and was buried at sea.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that Zheng He went on his voyages by himself.
He was admiral of the Chinese fleet. He took many ships and lots of sailors on the voyages.
Keywords
China - China is a country in Asia
Admiral - an admiral is a person in charge of many ships and sailors
Seafarer - a person who often explores new places by sea is a seafarer
Stele - a stele is a large piece of carved rock showing a story or information
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- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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Supervision
Adult supervision required
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a person in charge of ships and sailors
a rock with information carved into it
a person who often explores new places by sea
a country in Asia