The Journeys Of Zang He's Voyages

In the map and chart created by National Geographic titled “China’s Great Armada”, Zheng He traveled to Mombasa Kenya which is ~19,000 miles roundtrip(Doc A). This accomplishment is important because far seafaring expeditions of this extent were nearly unheard of in the 15th century due the lack of technology and knowledge. Therefore Zheng He’s skills as a great explorer are undoubtable. Moreover in the chart it exhibits that Zheng He transversed Calicut, Hormuz, Malindi, Mogadishu, and Mombasa(Doc A). All of these countries were over ~11,000 miles roundtrip and therefore, Zheng He displays that he can consistently travel far distances(Doc A).

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Accompanied by 27,000 men on 62 large and 255 small ships, the Chinese eunuch Zheng He, led 7 naval expeditions to Southeast Asia, Middle East and east coast of Africa in the span of 28 years during the Ming Dynasty. The scale of Zheng He’s fleet was unprecedented in world history. The large treasure ships used during the expeditions were purported to be 440 feet long and 180 feet wide (Dreyer, p. 102). Throughout his travels, Zheng He brought Chinese tea, porcelain and silk products to foreign countries and also brought back exotic goods to the Ming court such as spices, plants and leather. Although his voyages fostered commercial trades and cultural exchange between China and foreign countries, the goal of his expeditions stemmed from

The author also mentions that China-based their economy on the exchange of silver. Another important thing in this chapter was the role of the Chinese voyages in the history of China and the entire world. The voyages that were created around the 1400s were used for three reasons,

These traders brought with them different views on culture and government to China. One traveler named Marco Polo was hired by Kublai Khan to spread the ways of the Mongols with other tribes and empires. One negative impact of all of this trade was disease. People carried diseases and bacterias with them that were foreign to the new lands. When they reached a new location that disease would wipe out everyone in its path because they weren’t immune to it. Although diseases such as the black plague killed a lot of people, trade had more of a positive effect than a negative effect on the world because it led to new inventions that are still used to this

“The most significant commodity carried along this route was not silk, but religion. ” Buddhism, one of China’s largest religions was brought there from India via the Silk Road. This alone makes the Silk Road very significant because of the effect Buddhism has had on the world, especially China. Mingdi, a Han Emperor had a vision about Buddha and sent an official West to India. This official brought back two Buddhist Monks with him. From there Buddhism continually grew. The rise of Buddhism can be seen all along the Silk Road. With many different monasteries, statues, and artwork. Not only did the West have influences on China, China also had a huge influences on western civilizations.

“The most significant commodity carried along this route was not silk, but religion. ” Buddhism, one of China’s largest religions was brought there from India via the Silk Road. This alone makes the Silk Road very significant because of the effect Buddhism has had on the world, especially China. Mingdi, a Han Emperor had a vision about Buddha and sent an official West to India. This official brought back two Buddhist Monks with him. From there Buddhism continually grew. The rise of Buddhism can be seen all along the Silk Road. With many different monasteries, statues, and artwork. Not only did the West have influences on China, China also had a huge influences on western civilizations.

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Ma He as a young man gained high in rank with the trust of Emperor Yongle. Thus, Emperor Yongle gave him power, wealth, loyalty, with the noble name of “Zheng He.” One day the emperor told him to obtain an enormous mission. He was told to lead several ships from Nanjing, China to Mombasa crossing all the seas that follow. He chose to share the idea of the voyages to Zheng He because he wanted him to explore new acreage and to establish

“There is something in the human spirit that will survive and prevail, there is a tiny and brilliant light burning in the heart of man that will not go out no matter how dark the world becomes.” The Odyssey and The Long Walk both exemplify the characteristic of humanity which Leo Tolstoy was referring to within this quote. The main characters of both works, Odysseus and Slavomir, go on journeys that, while physically challenging, tests the strength of their will. The determination and the overwhelming desire to return home of both men is what drives these characters to overcome immeasurable odds. Multiple parallels can be drawn between the two books, from the obstacles the characters face to the symbolism that can be found in Slavomir’s and Odysseus’s journeys. The Long Walk shows how Grecian Epics, such as The Odyssey, are still applicable in the modern day as representations of Humanities’ predominant and all-consuming desire to survive, and the specific desire to not only survive but to do so in the place one calls home.

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On Zheng He’s 5th voyage, he made it all the way to Africa, opening a whole new world of materials (such as rare gems, coral and amber) for China and earning him a place in China’s history. From the east coast of Africa, a giraffe was brought all the way back to China, and was used as proof that the Ming dynasty was in the favor of the gods because it was similar to the mythical Chinese animal, a Qinan. Envoys and diplomats to almost all of the kingdoms on his expeditions were sent with Zheng He and he brought back several foreign envoys to China, where there were treated like royals. In a few cases, the king of a country would be sent as an envoy. Once the envoys were brought back to their home countries, they would spread the news of China’s prosperity and the Ming dynasties success in turning the land into something great once more. In addition to transporting envoys, they also granted titles onto local leaders, which made the locals respect the Ming emperor and made them want to serve him more. Zheng He was also sent on a mission to eliminate all the pirates who were causing mayhem in the Indian Ocean and the surrounding seas. Because of his success, all the towns and villages that Zheng He visited gained a favorable view of China, which is exactly what the Yongle emperor wanted. This rise in popularity was great for China's international life, as it made them seem like a wealthy and generous country that inspired others to take after their views and government. Yet once the Mongols began invading once more at the Northern walls it became clear that there was only so much money that could be spent on popularity. The voyages used up more money than they received profit. With the lopsided logic of the tribute and envoy system, China was actually losing money in the process. This was enough reason to shut

Xuanzang's journey required him to travel on the Silk Roads. During this time the Silk Roads were among the most common trade routes of Eurasia. The Silk Roads connected two parts of Eurasia, the Outer Eurasia, and the Inner Eurasia. Inner Eurasia had reasonable weather for agricultural and civilizations. Outer Eurasia was almost the exact opposite, with dry and harsher cold climates, in the book on page 9 it says “ As the climates in the western countries was so cold, he made also face-covers, gloves, stockings, and boots”, that being said the outers were only able to raise livestock. Not only were the Silk Roads dangerous to travel because of the weather, but the Tang government bound it illegal for commoners to travel the silk road, setting up guard post along the roads. The Silk Roads also made it easier for diseases to travel, for example a community could have a well-known disease, but if familiarized with it, they may have an effective way of treating it, or some people over time can grow immune to it, because of the exposure to that particular disease in their

The first and most famous European to travel to China on the Silk Road was Marco Polo. According to Ducksters, Marco traveled farther than any of his predecessors during his 24 year journey on the silk road. He was one of the most famous explorers of all time.

Marco polo a well-known European traveler along the Silk Road, he was the greatest Kublai Khan’s ambassador who was authorized to travel all over his empire. He was born to a prominent family in the long distance trade. On this essay, I will tell you a summary of his long journey to the city of Hangzhou, which was known as Kinsay. This was discussed in the book, “The Travels of Marco Polo”. Marco polo marks his account of Kinsay and how his accomplishment alternates China’s engagement with a wider world, and he also expresses his opinion of the city.