Zheng He and His Historic Voyages

What was Zheng He's original name?

• Ma Zheng

• Ma He

• Zheng Ma

• He Zheng

Which dynasty was in power when Zheng He was born?

• Ming

• Qing

• Yuan

• Tang

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

• To map the world

• To conquer new lands for China

• To establish trade routes and demonstrate Chinese power

• To find new spices and herbs

How many ships were in Zheng He's fleet?

• 317

• 400

• 200

• 150

Which notorious pirate did Zheng He capture?

• Li Bai

• Zhang San

• Chen Shui

• Wang Wei

What exotic creatures did Zheng He bring back to China?

• Kangaroos and koalas

• Elephants and rhinos

• Lions and tigers

• Giraffes and camels

Why were Zheng He's expeditions eventually stopped?

• Zheng He refused to continue

• The emperor died

• The fleet was destroyed in a storm

• They were seen as extravagant and wasteful

How many voyages did Zheng He complete?

• Nine

• Five

• Three

• Seven

What was one of the reasons Zheng He's achievements were forgotten?

• Details were removed from the official imperial record

• He never returned from his voyages

• His ships were destroyed

• He was not successful in his missions

What was a significant impact of Zheng He's voyages?

• Spread of Islam and Chinese colonization in Southeast Asia

• Invention of the compass

• Discovery of America

• Establishment of the Silk Road