高二英语Module 5 The First Americans PPT课件.pptVIP

Introduction — Zheng He Zheng He’s original name was Ma He. He was born around 1371 in China, Kun Yang, a town in southwest Yunan Province. Zheng He’s remarkable journey began when the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty ordered him to sail to the countries beyond the horizon, all the way to the end of the earth. Between 1405 – 1433, Admiral Zheng He sailed the Indian and Western oceans, visiting more than 30 countries from Asia to Africa and as far as the central and eastern coasts of the African nations. The First Trip Zheng Hes first fleet included 27870 men on 317 ships. On the way back it sail