Can Zheng He's voyages be understood as acts of imperialism? Explain why or why not
What will be an ideal response?
A. Voyages as acts of imperialism
1. series of naval expeditions
2. show China's maritime power
a. show China's flag all over the Indian Ocean
b. flag showing is always, to some extent, about power or, at least,
prestige
3. establish control
a. replaced unacceptable rulers in Java, Sumatra, and Sri Lanka
4. founded a puppet state on the commercially important Strait of
Malacca
5. gathered tribute from Bengal in India
6. commercial objectives may have been involved
a. all the places Zheng He visited had long been important in
Chinese trade
7. extension/reinforcement of China's image and influence was part of project
a. admiral's aggressive interventions in some places
b. the tone of his commemorative inscriptions
B. Voyages not imperial ventures
1. official purpose was to pursue a fugitive pretender to the Chinese throne
2. goals to help China at home
a. restocked the imperial zoo with exotic animals
b. brought Chinese geographical knowledge up to date
3. voyages were scientific missions
a. improved maps and data on the plants, animals, and peoples of
the regions visited
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