Kangkang: Because, as a captain and palace official, he led seven ocean journeys from 1405 to 1433. At that time, the compass played an important role in his sailing. He even succeeded in sailing to the east coast of Africa. His last ocean journey was more than half a century earlier than Columbus’ first journey to America.
Unit 5 China and the World
Topic 2 He is really the pride of China.
Section B
• Do you known any famous navigators
in the world? What were they famous
for? • How much do you know about Zheng He?
As a captain and palace official, Zheng He led seven ocean journeys from 1405 to 1433.
占城—(越南 ) 暹罗——(泰国) 满剌加—(马来西亚) 苏禄——(菲律宾)
古里——(印度) 锡兰—(斯里兰卡) 榜葛剌—(孟加拉国) 天方—(沙特阿拉伯)
Profile: Name: Zheng He (1371-1433) Birthplace: Yunnan Province Experience: From 1405 to 1433, he led seven ocean journeys for the Ming emperor.