Friday, March 30, 2012

The Legend of Zheng He

The Chinese Treasure Fleets were an important step in the spread of culture, trade and important ideas - it was also an influential step toward European exploration of the Western Hemisphere.  The leader of the Chinese navy at the beginning of the 15th century was a man known as Zheng He.  Who was he and what were his contributions to world history? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t3QSGRN1-U

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