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What kinds of goods did the Ming treasure ships bring back to China?
new farming techniques and equipment
exotic objects and animals to fill the emperor's palace and gardens
new kinds of weapons and explosives
staple foods such as rice, wheat, and barley
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exotic objects and animals to fill the emperor's palace and gardens
The treasure voyages led by Zheng He returned with luxury and exotic goods — spices, precious woods, gems, ivory, rhinoceros horn, incense, rare plants and animals (e.g., giraffes, zebras), and tribute items — to display imperial prestige. They were not primarily bringing back staple grains, weapons/explosives, or agricultural equipment/techniques.
The treasure voyages led by Zheng He returned with luxury and exotic goods — spices, precious woods, gems, ivory, rhinoceros horn, incense, rare plants and animals (e.g., giraffes, zebras), and tribute items — to display imperial prestige. They were not primarily bringing back staple grains, weapons/explosives, or agricultural equipment/techniques.
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