15th Century Mariners

What religion did Zheng He practice?

• Buddhism

• Catholicism

• Muslim

• Hinduism

How many ships were in Zheng He's armada?

• 200

• 300

• 400

• 500

How many crew members did Zheng He command?

• 27,000

• 30,000

• 33,000

• 36,000

Why was Zheng He not considered to be an explorer?

• He did not know how to navigate.

• The Indian trade routes were already known to him.

• He only traded in and around the South China Sea.

• He only funded the maritime expeditions.

What was the name of the debasing ritual that the Chinese engaged in as part of the tribute system?

• Cartaz

• Extortion

• Dead Reckoning

• Kowtow

What were some of the exotic things that Zheng He brought back with him to China?

• Animals

• Wok

• Compass

• Chopsticks

Which dynasty built the Great Wall?

• Qing

• Tang

• Ming

• Xia

What two things did Henry the Navigator commission sailors to search for?

• A path to the new lands in the Americas.

• A path to the Indian Ocean for the spice trade.

• To see if Earth was flat or round.

• Find the kingdom of Prester John.

What were the 2 things that Vasco da Gama said that he was looking for once he reached India's west coast?

• Gold

• Spices

• Tea

• Christians

What did the Portuguese have to rely on since they didn't have enough people or boats to run the Indian Ocean trade?

• Bribary

• Brutal tactics

• Extortion

• Theft