Black-and-white map showing the routes of Zheng He’s expeditions (1405–1433) across the Indian Ocean, with labeled regions, seas, and major destinations; ideal for World History or Asia for Educators resources.

China in World History | Asia for Educators

Here you can access three free and informative videos from expert Sara Schneewind. These videos, titled “Ming Voyages in China’s History: The Truth about the Maritime Expeditions Led by Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty,” “Easternization (not “Westernization”): Modernity is a Global Formation,” and “Footbinding: Confronting the Very Strange” are each designed to increase your understanding of Chinese history. Each video presentation also comes with 2 Professional Development Hours. To participate, sign in or register an account on the program site.

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