Ming China and the Voyages of Zheng He

They were meant to conquer new lands and expand territory.

They helped display China’s wealth and power, strengthening diplomatic and trade relationships.

They focused solely on military expansion.

They were only for collecting exotic animals.

6 voyages. He visited the Ming Dynasty.

5 voyages. He visited Europe and Africa.

7 Voyages. He visited Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, and the East Coast of Africa.

7 voyages. He visited the Indian Ocean.

Silk, porcelain, and tea were exported; silver, spices, and gems were brought in exchange.

Tea, spices, and gems were exported; silk and porcelain were brought in exchange.

Porcelain and silver were exported; tea and silk were brought in exchange.

Silk and gems were exported; porcelain and spices were brought in exchange.

It helped to connect more people, ideas, and cultures.

Because of the monsoon winds.

It offered reliable travel.

Because of goods like spices, metals, and textiles.

They wanted to continue to build alliances with other countries.

The allowed merchants unlimited access to their goods.

The grew suspicious of foreign influence and sought to limit contact with the outside world.

The set out on additional voyages.