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A. Listen and answer the following questions. Note taking
1. What is the main idea of this passage? Topic :
facts about Zheng He and the history of China’s treasure
fleet
the reason why Zheng He failed at taking over the world Main idea :
the modernization of Chinese naval technology and
warfare
valuable commodities that were traded during the 15th
st
century 1 Major point :
2. Which of the following gifts did China give to foreign
countries?
zebras Details :
silk
gunpowder
saffron
3. Where was Zheng He buried when he died?
China
nd
2 Major point :
Arabia
at sea
none of the above
Details :
4. Which one of these is a possible theory for the
sudden change in China’s policy on sea travel?
fear of many of the pirates that inhabited the seas near
China
the danger of the invading Mongols to the north
the new emperor did not trust anyone since Zheng He
3 Major point :
rd
had passed away
none of the above
B. Check True or False.
Details :
1. Zheng He visited places like India, Siam,
Arabia and Africa.
2. During the 14 th century, China sent out
many fleets of large ships across the globe.
3. Zheng He was buried in the Forbidden City.
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