https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8 Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! ᓚᘏᗢ en-us 2022-12-20 18:39:45 UTC 2022-12-20 18:59:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f42a.png 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426075401 In July, the fleet, with 317 ships and 27,870 men , left Nanjing with silks, porcelain, and spices for trade.]]> 2022-12-20 18:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426075401 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426077466 The fleet returned foreign ambassadors who had traveled to China on the first voyage from Sumatra, India, and elsewhere.]]> 2022-12-20 18:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426077466 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426078558 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.]]> 2022-12-20 18:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426078558 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426079556 As a result of the voyage, and estimated 18 countries sent tribute and foreign ambassadors to China.]]> 2022-12-20 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426079556 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426081038 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.]]> 2022-12-20 18:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426081038 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426082375 Zheng He's fleet returned foreign ambassadors to their native countries after stays of several years in China.]]> 2022-12-20 18:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426082375 4kli118 https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426084239 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.]]> 2022-12-20 18:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/4kli118/qmlqbtqfqbvj9jq8/wish/2426084239