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Dec 16, 1403
Zheng He's Journey Starts
He starts his journey with 62 treasure ships which carry goods for trading. There was also battle shipsn surrounding the treasure ships. They were used to mobliize the sailors and to house animals. -
Period: Dec 16, 1403 to Dec 16, 1433
Zheng He's Journey
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Dec 16, 1404
Testing the Ships!
I am not sure of the exact date, but it was after 1403 and before 1405. He started testing out his ships by sailing to Japan and Thailand to train his sailors and test run his program. -
Dec 16, 1405
First Voyage
His first voyage was to Vietnam and India, they all welcomed the ships with a cheery mood.They exchanged goods and made a record-breaking buisness transaction with the people of Calicut (India) -
Dec 17, 1409
Exotic Lands!
On each of Zheng He's voyages he kept track of the people and places, their geography and history and their belief systems and customs. -
Dec 17, 1413
Going to Arabia
In Arabia the King of Ceylon was the only foregin ruler that challenged the Ming fleet. After many battles the King of Ceylon accepted a treaty to pay a tribute to China. -
Dec 17, 1418
East Africa!
One of the gifts from Africa was a full grown giraffe. When he showed the emporer this animal everyone on the streets crowded to see the animal. After that he went back to get even more animals. Then the chinese made a zoo for all of the animals! -
Dec 17, 1421
Last Voyage!
His last mission was to escort all foreign dignitares on return to the homeland. Zheng He designated four defferent routes among the ships in order to make more then 30 stops. -
Dec 18, 1433
Death On Board!
Returning on the campaign, he died at the age of 62 and the sailors gave him a solemn farewell.