European nations were not the only ones exploring the open seas during the Age of Discovery (1). Chinese explorer Admiral Zheng He navigated the Indian Ocean a total of seven times (2). Between 1405 and 1433, Admiral He helped strengthen trade routes and cultivated Chinese influence in Southern Asia (3). Despite the voyages of Admiral He, the Chinese and Muslim cultures would remain isolated from each other for the next century (4).
Is it: 1,2, and 3 accurate and 4 false?
I agree. Adm. Zheng He was a Muslim himself.
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To determine the accuracy of the statements, we can analyze each claim individually:
1. European nations were not the only ones exploring the open seas during the Age of Discovery: This statement is accurate. While European exploration during the Age of Discovery is widely known, other cultures were also engaged in maritime exploration and trade during that time.
2. Chinese explorer Admiral Zheng He navigated the Indian Ocean a total of seven times: This statement is accurate. Admiral Zheng He, a Chinese explorer, led seven major expeditions to various parts of the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433.
3. Between 1405 and 1433, Admiral He helped strengthen trade routes and cultivated Chinese influence in Southern Asia: This statement is accurate. The voyages of Admiral Zheng He were intended to enhance trade connections, establish diplomatic relationships, and extend Chinese influence in Southern Asia and beyond.
4. Despite the voyages of Admiral He, the Chinese and Muslim cultures would remain isolated from each other for the next century: This statement is false. The voyages of Admiral Zheng He facilitated communication, trade, and cultural exchanges between the Chinese and various Muslim societies, including those in the Indian Ocean region. These interactions helped to connect and bridge the two cultures during that period.
In summary, statements 1, 2, and 3 are accurate, while statement 4 is false.