高三英语第一学期Unit2 reading课件.pptVIP

2. Which ocean does “western ocean” refer to? It refers to part of the Pacific Ocean west of Brunei and part of the Indian Ocean along the coast. * * * How many continents are there in the world? What are they? Marco Polo Columbus Why did the early explorers set sail to reach out across the ocean? (Para1) (1). Trade and curiosity… (2). World map was a great puzzle… (3). … inspired explorers to search for… Which countries or merchants explored the western ocean before Columbus? (Para2-6) (1). In the earlist times: (Para2) (2). Over the next few hundred years: (Para3-4) (3). In the 11th century (Para5-6): Africa, Arab merchants China, Gan Ying Arabic countries Egypt, Greece, India, Ceylon, China,( Du Huan), Swahili kingdoms,Africa Africans Which countries or merchants were explored the western ocean before Columbus? (Para2-6) (4). In the years between 1405-1433: (Para7-9) Zheng He, Ming dynasty Africa between China and Africa over the centuries the coastal towns were reaching the height of their power had a large navy and the will to use it The contacts: In East Africa: The Ming government: (Para.6) What are the conditions for Zheng He’s expeditions? was a Chinese navigator in the Ming Dynasty. He made seven voyages to the Indian Oceans . He went up to eastern coast of African. Zheng He Africa The Red Sea India Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Careful reading: Fill in the charts. Period Name Way of travel Goods Gan Ying In 751-762 In the 11th century Zheng He In 97 AD Over land rhinoceros horns Du Huan by land and by boat The Africans By sea Bronze statue of a lion In 1405- 1433 By sea Giraffes, zebras, shells, elephant ivory,rhinoceros-horn medicine, etc. III Careful reading: Judge the following sentences True or False The Europeans were the first Explorers to travel to other countries. 2. Accurate maps of the countries around the Indian Ocean were made before the fifteenth century. 3. In the years betwe