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Keywords: Zheng He, Columbus

Global Regions: Asia , East Asia

Countries: China



Subjects: History and Social Studies

Resource Types: Curriculum

Time Periods: Pre-Modern

Themes: Economic Development, Imperialism and Colonialism, Political Economy

Levels: High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)

 

Did Zheng He Discover America First?

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Online lesson plan for middle and high school students

This online lesson plan introduces Chinese explorer Zheng He.  Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • identify Zheng He and his accomplishments
  • chart the routes of Zheng He's voyages
  • discuss the theory that Zheng He discovered America
  • offer evidence to supports this theory

The site provides lists of discussion questions and links to instructional materials.

 

Recommended by: University of Toledo

Length: Five 60 minute sessions

Year Produced: 1995

Material: Lesson plan, discussion questions, bibliography

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