1、Grasp basic information of the two explorers and their achievements;Make a comparison between the two explorers;Understand the spirit of exploration and demonstrate this spirit in your daily lives; Original name: Ma Sanbao Birthplace: in Yunnan Dynasty: Ming Contributions: leading seven voyages Pers
2、onal informationZheng He Para. 1. _ Para. 2. _ Para. 3 _ Para. 4 The _ of Zheng Hes voyages accomplishmentsPersonal information and the first voyageThe seven voyagesThe significance of seven voyagesacknowledgementsIn the summer of 1405TaicangAlmost 28,000 people on boardOver 200 shipsdevelop and str
3、engthen harmonious relations with the foreign countries, exposing foreign people to Chinese culture, and allowing the Chinese to better understand overseas lands. china, silk, tea and other treasuresvisit more than 30 countries and regions,as far as the east coast of AfricaSeven 1. Why were Zheng He
4、s ships loaded with china, silk, tea and other treasures?Because these are gifts to foreign rulers.2. What helped prove that the records of Zheng Hes voyages were not legends? An enormous shipyard was discovered in Nanjing, where the fleet had been built.Christopher Columbus Para. 1 _ Para. 2 _. Par
5、a. 3 The three subsequent voyages and their _The first voyagesignificancePersonal information1451Christopher Columbus3 August 1492 12 October 1492 14931504B. He was born in a port city of Italy.A. He departed from Spain.D. He reached the shores of the Caribbean.E. He sailed across the Atlantic Ocean
6、.C. He found more land over the course of his three subsequent voyages.(1)_(2)_(3)_(4)_BADCOn 3 August 1492SpainAbout 90 crewmen3 shipsFour The shores of the Caribbeaninspire explorers to explore and discover more vast areas of the world. open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration, which witnessed
7、 many important geographical findings and allowed for an international exchange of ideas and cultures.“discover” the new world 3. What challenges did Columbus and his crew encounter during the journey in 1492?It took longer than expected, they almost ran out of food and water entered one of the ship
8、s.4. Why did Columbus call the natives Indians?Because he was convinced that he was in the East Indies. What factors made the voyages of Zheng He and Columbus so successful? Use the information in the articles to support your opinion. Zheng He Columbusadvanced technologyshipbuilding skillshis naviga
9、tion skillslearning from others by treating them in a friendly manner loving sailinggreat interest in geographyhis passion for explorationfinancial supportbeing brave and knowledgeableovercoming many challengesWhat do you think of the spirit of exploration in your daily life?Topic: Was Columbus a he
10、ro or a robber? Topic: Was Columbus a hero or a robber? rob gold and other resources build colonies start slave trade kill 90% of the natives lead Europe to dominate the world through colonization and the expansion of kingdoms into empires open a new chapter of the Age of Exploration and allow for a
11、n international exchange of ideas and cultures.A hero in one era may become a villain (/A hero in one era may become a villain (/v vl ln/ n/ 罪犯罪犯) in the ) in the next. next. We We cant cant judge a guy in the 15th judge a guy in the 15th century century by modern standards. by modern standards. Finish Part B on Page 69 with your partner.
