1、PastWelcome If you had a time machine,(1) which dynasty would you go back to and why?(2)which historical figure would you like to meet and what would you say to him/ her? WelcomeWould you like to meet two historical explorers who were famous for their voyages?ReadingReadingWhat dangers did they face
2、?Big wavesLightning strikesPirateCollisions with other boats in the summer of 1405Taicangover 200 shipsalmost 28,000 peopleas far as the east coast of Africasevenon 3 August 1492Spainthree shipsabout 90 crewmenThe shores of the CaribbeanfourReadingPart I:Zheng HeZheng He Para. 1. _ Para. 2. _ Para.
3、3 The of seven voyages Para. 4 The _ of Zheng Hes voyages accomplishmentsPersonal information and the first voyageThe seven voyagesacknowledgementssignificance（1）Why were Zheng Hes ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures? （2）What helped prove that the records of Zheng Hes voyages were
4、 not legends? Because these are gifts to foreign rulers. An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built.Part I:Zheng HePart I:Zheng HeIs he successful?helped develop and strengthen harmonious relations with our neighbouring countries and regions; L15exposing foreign p
5、eople to Chinese culture; L16allowing Chinese to better understand overseas lands; L17Part I:Zheng HeFurther thinking: Why did he sail the oceans?The Yongle Emperor wanted to show the rest of the world the glory and power o f t h e C h i n e s e empire.Yongle Emperor also wanted to establish trade a
6、nd relations w i t h o t h e r peoples of the world.official reasonsPart II:Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus Para. 1 _ Para. 2 _. Para. 3 The three subsequent voyages and their _The first voyagesignificancePersonal information（3）What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the
7、journey in 1492?（4）Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?It took longer than expected, they almost ran out of food and water entered one of the ships.Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies.Part II:Christopher ColumbusWe can conclude from the story of Christopher Columbus that _.Part II:Christopher ColumbusSummarize the characters of Columbus according to the article.ambitious, determined knowledgeable, brave, calmPart II:Christopher ColumbusFurther ThinkingIs Columbus a Hero?The hero of one age may be the sinner of the future.
