Zheng He's Voyages and Impact

The video discusses the speaker's favorite medieval admiral, Zheng He, and his significant impact on the city of Kochi and the global pepper trade. Zheng He's voyages, backed by a powerful Chinese armada, helped establish Chinese dominance in the Indian Ocean trade routes. His actions elevated Kochi's status as a trade hub, leading to better trade deals for the Chinese. The video also highlights Zheng He's legacy and his influence on the political and economic landscape of the region.

Who is the narrator's favorite medieval admiral?

• Admiral Yi Sun-sin

• Admiral Zheng He

• Admiral Horatio Nelson

• Admiral John Paul Jones

What was the primary goal of the Chinese emperor in sending Zheng He on his voyages?

• To discover new lands

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To assert dominance over Indian Ocean trade

• To spread Chinese culture

How many ships were in Zheng He's armada?

• 60 ships

• 90 ships

• 120 ships

• 30 ships

What was one of the strategic actions taken by Zheng He during his voyages?

• Conquering European territories

• Building new cities

• Establishing new trade routes

• Spreading Buddhism

Which city did Zheng He declare as a country to change its fortunes?

• Goa

• Malacca

• Bombay

• Calicut

What was the status of Kochi before Zheng He's influence?

• A military stronghold

• A cultural center

• A major trading hub

• An insignificant polity

How did the trade of pepper differ between Calicut and Kochi?

• Both had the same pepper prices

• Pepper was cheaper in Calicut

• Pepper was not traded in Kochi

• Pepper was cheaper in Kochi

What significant change did Zheng He bring to Kochi?

• He elevated its political status

• He made it a cultural center

• He established a new religion

• He turned it into a military base

What happened to Zheng He on his seventh journey?

• He died outside Calicut

• He was captured by pirates

• He discovered a new continent

• He returned to China

What was the lasting impact of Zheng He's voyages on Kochi?

• It became a cultural hub

• It remained insignificant

• It became a significant trading hub

• It was abandoned