外研版高中英语选修9“Module 5 The First Americans）课件之1.pptVIP

Introduction — Zheng He Zheng He’s original name was Ma He. He was born around 1371 in China, Kun Yang, a town in southwest Yunan Province. Zheng He’s remarkable journey began when the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty ordered him to sail to the countries beyond the horizon, all the way to the end of the earth. Between 1405 – 1433, Admiral Zheng He sailed the Indian and Western oceans, visiting more than 30 countries from Asia to Africa and as far as the central and eastern coasts of the African nations. The First Trip Zheng Hes first fleet included 27870 men on 317 ships. On the way back it sailed along the west coast of India and returned home in 1407. More importantly, they served to transmit Chinese culture to South and Southeast Asia and the east coast of Africa. At the time, many of the countries of these regions were still relatively undeveloped, and therefore quite attracted to Chinas advanced civilization. * 德州一中 王林波 Look at the title of the passage and predict what will be talked about in the passage. Write down three key words and show them to the partner. And the read the passage to see hoe much you are right. Course ---- Zheng He 直挂云帆济沧海 长 风 破 浪 会 有 时 To set the sails of cloud and brave the boundless sea. The time will come to ride the wind and part the waves Zheng Hes western voyages were not just an opportunity to carry out overseas trade. find the main idea Chinese Admiral Zheng He may have been the first foreigner to the America. Not everyone believe that Zheng He may have been the first foreigner to the America. There are lots of evidences to show that Zheng He may have been the first foreigner to the America. How do we know that someone used the Cap of Good Hope as a sea route as early as 1459? How do we know that not everyone was in favor of Zheng He’s Voyages? How does Menzies imply that the Chinese must have drawn the first map? Menzies was shown a map with date on it An official called Liu Daxia opposed them A draw of C