Admiral Zheng He's Explorations by Sophia Ta

1405 - 1407

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In July, the fleet, with 317 ships and 27,870 men, left Nanjing with silks, porcelain, and spices for trade.

1407 - 1409

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The fleet returned foreign ambassadors who had traveled to China on the first voyage from Sumatra, India, and elsewhere.

1409 - 1411

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During this voyage, Zheng He fought a land battle in Sri Lanka. The voyage was also marked by his offering of gifts to a Buddhist temple.

1413 - 1415

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As a result of the voyage, an estimated 18 countries sent tribute and foreign ambassadors to China.

1417 - 1419

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Zheng He's treasure fleet visited the Arabian Peninsula and, for the first time, Africa. In Aden, the sultan presented exotic gifts such as zebras, lions, and ostriches.

1421 - 1422

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Zheng He's fleet returned foreign ambassadors to their native countries after stays of several years in China.

1431 - 1433

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The last voyage marked the end of China's age of exploration. Historians believe that Zheng He died on the return trip and was buried at sea.