World History
- Zheng He (cheng Ho) - Chinese Explorer
Zheng He (Cheng Ho) - Chinese Explorer Zheng He was born into a Muslim family named Ma in Kunying, Yunnan province. At the beginning of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), a number of generals fighting on the frontiers were put in charge of recruiting...
- Voyages Of Discovery
Voyages of Discovery Since ancient times, mariners have traveled large distances, usually in search of opportunities for trade or military expansion. The Phoenicians are believed to have sailed from modern-day Lebanon to England for tin, and accounts...
- Zheng Chenggong (cheng Ch’eng-kung)
Zheng Chenggong (or Koxinga) led the longest and most sustained opposition to the Qing (Ch’ing) conquest of China, first from the southern Chinese coast, later from Taiwan after he expelled the Dutch from their forts on the island. His sons held...
- Teaching About The Voyages Of Columbus
Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus. This is an interesting article which details the history of the Columbus voyages of discovery. It also includes tips on teaching this in the classroom. From the site: The voyage of Columbus in 1492 is a turning...
- Famous Voyages
Map Site Traces Famous Voyages If you want to show your students the voyages of Magellan, Columbus, Lindbergh's flight to Paris, DeSoto, the Silk Road, Marco Polo and others, this site is a great one. It also includes pictures and descriptions which...
World History
Before Columbus: Zheng He - The Great Voyager
As we celebrate Columbus Day, don't forget Zheng He.
His great treasure ships sailed throughout the Indian Ocean, and maybe beyond. His ships dwarfed those of Columbus and the Chinese might have given Europeans serious competition if they had not decided to end the voyages and look inward while the Europeans looked outward.
- Zheng He (cheng Ho) - Chinese Explorer
Zheng He (Cheng Ho) - Chinese Explorer Zheng He was born into a Muslim family named Ma in Kunying, Yunnan province. At the beginning of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), a number of generals fighting on the frontiers were put in charge of recruiting...
- Voyages Of Discovery
Voyages of Discovery Since ancient times, mariners have traveled large distances, usually in search of opportunities for trade or military expansion. The Phoenicians are believed to have sailed from modern-day Lebanon to England for tin, and accounts...
- Zheng Chenggong (cheng Ch’eng-kung)
Zheng Chenggong (or Koxinga) led the longest and most sustained opposition to the Qing (Ch’ing) conquest of China, first from the southern Chinese coast, later from Taiwan after he expelled the Dutch from their forts on the island. His sons held...
- Teaching About The Voyages Of Columbus
Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus. This is an interesting article which details the history of the Columbus voyages of discovery. It also includes tips on teaching this in the classroom. From the site: The voyage of Columbus in 1492 is a turning...
- Famous Voyages
Map Site Traces Famous Voyages If you want to show your students the voyages of Magellan, Columbus, Lindbergh's flight to Paris, DeSoto, the Silk Road, Marco Polo and others, this site is a great one. It also includes pictures and descriptions which...