Exploring the Voyages of Zheng He

What sparked the debate over the size of Zheng He's treasure ship?

• A book publication

• A picture posted on Instagram

• A painting in a museum

• A documentary on TV

What was Zheng He's original background before becoming an admiral?

• He was a prince

• He was a merchant

• He was a servant

• He was a scholar

What was the primary purpose of Zheng He's voyages?

• Exploration

• Military conquest

• Diplomatic missions

• Trade

How long were Zheng He's treasure ships reported to be?

• Over 500 feet

• Over 447 feet

• Over 300 feet

• Over 200 feet

Why are some historians skeptical about the reported size of Zheng He's ships?

• Lack of physical evidence

• Contradictory accounts

• All of the above

• Symbolism in numbers

What would have been a significant achievement of the Ming dynasty if the reported size of Zheng He's ships was accurate?

• Discovering America

• Building the largest wooden ships

• Creating the first map of the world

• Inventing the compass

What evidence supports the claim that Zheng He's ships could have been the largest wooden ships ever constructed?

• A rudder plate

• A model of the ship

• A painting from the Ming dynasty

• Written accounts

How might history have been different if the Ming dynasty had pursued further exploration?

• The invention of the internet

• A different discovery of America

• The colonization of Mars

• The discovery of electricity

When did Admiral Zheng He's voyages take place?

• before Columbus's voyages

• after Columbus's voyages