The Voyages of Zheng He

Grades: 5-9 | Duration: 90 minutes

Explore the world of the Ming Dynasty with the massive armada of Zheng He. Students will learn the reasons behind the rise and fall of Chinese maritime exploration; contrast the Ming tribute system with European colonialism and evaluate the position of scholars, merchants, and eunuchs in traditional Chinese society. They will also use their creativity to plan a voyage of their very own!

California State Board of Education

7.3 – Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the civilizations of China in the Middle Ages.

7.3.4 – Understand the importance of both overland trade and maritime expeditions between China and other civilizations in the Mongol Ascendancy and Ming Dynasty.

PARTNERSHIPS

The San Diego Chinese Historical Museum is a non-profit organization. This program is made possible in part by the Commission for Arts and Culture, City of San Diego and the Bank of America Foundation.