Where was Zheng He from?
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China
He was an admiral.
💡 Did you know? Zheng He was captured as a Muslim boy in China and rose at the imperial court to become a powerful admiral.
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What did Zheng He command?
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treasure fleets
On the emperor's behalf.
💡 Did you know? Zheng He commanded vast „treasure fleets“ carrying tens of thousands of men.
How far did Zheng He sail?
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India, Arabia, East Africa
Across the oceans.
💡 Did you know? His fleets reached India, Arabia and the east coast of Africa: decades before the European explorers.
What was special about Zheng He's fleet?
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huge ships
Larger than European ships.
💡 Did you know? His largest „treasure ships“ are said to have measured well over a hundred metres: many times the size of Columbus's caravels.
When did Zheng He sail?
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early 15th century
Before the European explorers.
💡 Did you know? Zheng He sailed in the early 15th century: soon after, China ended the voyages and turned inward.
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