Ming
This is the Chinese dynasty that sent Zheng He on his voyages
The Ming Dynasty
Zheng He was from this country
China
Pepper and cinnamon are examples of these
Spices
This explorer thought he had reached Asia but actually found the Americas
Christopher Columbus
Columbus sailed with three ships: Niña, Pinta, and this one
The Santa María
Zheng He sailed giant ships called these
Treasure ships
Zheng He's job was to explore and make friends for this Chinese dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Spices came from far away places in Asia and this other continent
Africa
This Portuguese explorer found a sea route to India by sailing around Africa
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama sailed around this southern tip of Africa
The cape of good hope
Zheng He traveled across this ocean during his voyages
The Indian Ocean
Zheng He's giant ships were called "treasure ships" because they carried these
Treasures/Goods
Spices helped make food taste better and kept it from doing this
Spoiling
This Spanish explorer conquered the Inca Empire in South America
Francisco Pizarro
Francisco Pizarro captured this Inca emperor
Atahualpa
The main purpose of Zheng He's voyages was to show Chinese strength and do this with other countries
Trade
Zheng He sailed as far as the east coast of this continent
Africa
This famous land route was used to bring spices from Asia to Europe
The Silk Road
This Spanish explorer searched for golden cities in the American Southwest
Francisco Coronado
The golden cities Coronado found were actually Native American villages made of this material
Adobe/Clay
After Zheng He's voyages, this dynasty decided to stop exploring and focus on China itself
The Ming Dynasty
Zheng He made this many major voyages for China
Seven
Having lots of spices showed you were this in medieval Europe
Rich/Wealth
Columbus called the native people "Indians" because he thought he had reached this place
India/Asia
Columbus got money for his voyage from the king and queen of this country
Spain