Zheng He, a Chinese mariner, led seven voyages between 1405-1433 spanning over 30 countries. With fleets of hundreds of ships and tens of thousands of men, his voyages aimed to showcase China's power, increase trade, and search for the lost emperor. They demonstrated China's advanced naval capabilities and strengthened relationships between China and Southeast Asia and East Africa. Zheng He's voyages represented the largest maritime expeditions in pre-modern history and highlighted China's naval power and economic influence, though they were not continued after his death.

1. The greatest voyager Group 3 Tina, Jerry, Tom, Jimmy

2. task To search the material about Zheng He. To introduce his sailing life.

3. Content Introduce Zheng He. Introduce his seven voyages. Discuss the condition, the goals and the significance of his voyages.

4. Category Surf the net through Google. Collect the materials together and put them into the blog. Set a blog.

5. Introduce Zheng He , born in July 11, 1405, led a huge fleet including more than 240 ship and 27400 soldiers and sailors to visit over 30 countries around the Pacific area and the Indian Ocean area, improving the friendship between China and the southeastern Asia and east Africa. From 1406 to 1433, all together, he set sail for 7 times. In the last time, he died of illness when he returned.

6. Seven voyages June 29, 1430 The seven time March 3, 1421 The sixth time December 28, 1416 The fifth time December 18, 1412 The forth time October 1409 The third time October 13, 1407 The second time June, 1406 The first time

7. Conditions Advanced voyage and ship-making technology since Tang and Song dynasty. Strong economic power and arm force of the Ming dynasty. The wise ruler, emperor Yongle, and the outstanding voyager and ambassador, Zheng He.

8. Goals Show off the power of China. (the political goal) Enlarge the oversea trade. (the economic goal) Search for emperor Jianwen.

9. Significances Show off the power of the Ming Dynasty. China’s navy could cross the Atlantic Ocean, which made the other countries admire. Enhance the connection of China and the countries oversea, bring the economic benefit to the Atlantic area. This is the last feast in ancient Chinese history. From then on, no one can equal Zheng He.

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