Zheng He PBS

What was Zheng He's original name before it was changed by the Emperor's son?

• Zhu Di

• Ma He

• Chen Zuyi

• Yongle

What religion did Zhen He belong to?

• Hinduism

• Buddhist

• Islam (Muslim)

• Christian

What was one of the primary reasons the Yongle Emperor sent Zheng He on his voyages?

• To conquer new territories for the Chinese Empire.

• To demonstrate power of the Chinese empire to all the world.

• To find a new route to Europe for silk trade.

• To search for new types of spices and gold.

How many ships were in Zheng He's massive fleet, and what was the approximate length of the largest treasure ships?

• 100 ships, 200 feet long

• 317 ships, 400 feet long

• 500 ships, 300 feet long

• 62 ships, 100 feet long

Who was the notorious criminal captured by Zheng He?

• Chen Jinyi

• Chen Zixin

• Chen Zheyuan

• Chen Zuyi

Which of the following is a reason why Zhang He’s expeditions were eventually discontinued?
a) The fleet was destroyed in a naval battle
b) The emperor died and left no successor
c) Confucian scholars viewed the expeditions as wasteful
d) Pirates captured the treasure ships

• The fleet was destroyed in a naval battle

• The emperor died and left no successor

• Confucian scholars viewed the expeditions as wasteful

• Pirates captured the treasure ships

What was one of Zhang He's significant contributions through his voyages?

• a) The invention of new navigation tools

• The spread of Chinese influence in Southeast Asia

• The establishment of permanent Chinese colonies in Africa

• The defeat of the British Grand Fleet