Curated OER
Sailing West: Admiral Zheng He's Voyages
For this Zheng He worksheet, students read about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He and answer fill in the blanks and short answer questions about him. Students complete 22 questions total.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Age of Discovery
This Age of Discovery page presents naval artifacts and explorers of the 15th century to the early 17th century. It looks at European explorers who journeyed to North and South America, the search for the Northwest Passage, and...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Exploration
Examines the Age of Exploration by looking at Christopher Columbus, the Columbian Exchange, the explorer Zheng He, the conquest of Mexico, and pirates who roamed the Caribbean.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Voyages of Zheng He
Read about the Chinese explorer, Zheng He, who lived from 1371 to 1433. He commanded massive fleets and made seven voyages, traveling to East Africa, India, and Arabia, making stops in other regions along the way. He even brought a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Voyage of Zheng He I
This video segment adapted from 1421: The Year the Chinese Discovered America? introduces the theory that the Chinese discovered America prior to Columbus.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: An Age of Adventure
A website detailing the biographies of Ibn Battuta, Marco Polo, and Zheng Hehis. Learn about their inspiration for their voyages here.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Age of Adventure
Learn about the adventures of Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, and Zheng He on this site. Compare their journeys with charts and maps that are found here.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Zheng He
Kids learn about the biography and life of Chinese explorer Zheng He. Commander of giant treasure ships.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Ancient Chinese Explorers
Discusses the different voyages of Zheng He and their significance in Chinese history. Includes good historical background and pictures.