Zheng He & His Seven Voyages

In what country was Zheng He born?

• China

• Japan

• England

• Spain

When was Zheng He born?

• 1317

• 1731

• 1371

• 1173

What is Zheng He most known for?

• Led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe

• Exploring the Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest

• Conquering the Inca Empire

• Treasure voyages to India

What happened to Zheng He when the Ming Dynasty took over while he was still a boy?

• He became a farmer

• He became a slave to one of the emperor's sons

• He went to work on a barge on the Grand Canal

• He became an apprentice to a blacksmith

What Chinese emperor commanded Zheng He to make his first voyage?

• Jingtai Emperor

• Shunzhi Emperor

• Yongle Emperor

• Hongzhi Emperor

Hongzhi Emperor

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How many ships do historians estimate that Zheng He commanded on his first voyage?

• 5

• 16

• 34

• over 200

According to the article, what are two animals that Zheng He brought back to China from foreign lands?

• Elephant and alligator

• Monkey and Gila monster

• Giraffe and camel

• Lion and zebra

What was Zhen He's title when he commanded the voyages?

• Chief Envoy

• Captain

• General

• Admiral

What term do we use today to describe the type of ships used by Zheng He?

• Junk

• Barque

• Clipper

• Pram