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Zheng He, considered by some to be the greatest explorer of the 15th century, sets sail for the first time with his fleet of more than 300 ships including some more than 400 ft wide (treasure ships).
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Prince Henry's navigation schools put his country on top in the race of exploration. The image shows one of the schools from a distance.
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This stopped the exploration and contact with the outside world. This decision put China at a disadvantage in the industrial revolution.
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This marked the "discovery" of the Americas. Columbus, thinking he had found a route to Asia, has discovered a route to America.
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This treaty, government by the pope, divided the new world into parts for Spain and Portugal.
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This is a huge achievement for European Exploration. It began European trade in the Indian Ocean.
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Ieyasu completes the unification process of Japan.
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The Manchus maintained power in China until 1912. 1644 marked the beginning of an era.