Zheng He Crossword Puzzle

5. The key was the________, an essential tool the Chinese invented in the 11th century.
8. They traded silk, cotton,______, tea, silk robes, and porcelain.
10. In contrast, the _____, Christopher Columbus's flagship, measured about 85 feet in length.
11. In 1412, the emperor started to plan the ____ expedition, which included 62 ships.

1. Zheng He made a total of ____voyages of discovery.
2. The Chinese marveled at the creature's long neck and believed that it was a _____, or mythical creature.
3. Zheng he died on the way home and was buried at ___ .
4. Zheng He was a great hero for expanding China's influence all the way to______.
6. The man who sent out the fleet was ______
7. Chinese merchants on this expedition traded for pearls, rubies, sapphires, and beautiful_____.
9. Zheng He and his fleet reached the wealthy city-state of ____in late 1406.