What types of evidence is Nicholas Kristof seeking to prove Chinese sailors had visited the East African island of Pate? What does Kristof's history suggest about China, India, and Europe and their roles in making the modern world? What sorts of primary sources are available to historians interested in reconstructing the life and voyages of Zheng He? What primary sources are not available? Why are they not available?

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26 October, 21:48

What types of evidence is Nicholas Kristof seeking to prove Chinese sailors had visited the East African island of Pate? What does Kristof's history suggest about China, India, and Europe and their roles in making the modern world? What sorts of primary sources are available to historians interested in reconstructing the life and voyages of Zheng He? What primary sources are not available? Why are they not available?

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Frances Haas · Answer 1

Kristof had found evidence that confirmed the man's story. Such evidence included the Asian features of the people in the village, plus Asian-looking porcelain artefacts. National Geographic then published an article by Frank Viviano in July 2005. He had visited Pate island during the time he stayed on Lamu.

The man is in the center. Women off in the background. Child admiring his father. Small family. Filial piety.