Unit 2 - Life Stories

Zheng He, who was also known as ______

• Mang He

• Ma He

• Ming He

• Mei He

Zheng He's father and grandfather were born in Mongolia.

• True

• False

Which 2 words mean "vaguely"?

• very

• somewhat

• slightly

• often

The Treasure Fleet was constructed in ____.

• 1403

• 1401

• 1402

The gifts of Chinese silk, porcelain and lacquerware were traded for __________.

• animals, pearls, silver and medicine

• silver, pearls and animals

• spices, gold, pearls and exotic animals

• spices, ivory, pearls and exotic animals

How did Zheng He die?

• Disease

• Old age

• Mutiny

• Hunger

This instrument always points north; helps us find direction.

• symbol

• navigation

• compass

Which is the ODD word out? / Which one does NOT belong?

• pirate

• seafaring

• naval

• royal

Answer explanation

seafaring - traveling out at sea

pirate - people who sail at sea and attack other ships

naval - related to ships or sailing

While serving in the royal court, Zheng He became a trusted assistant and advisor to the emperor.

• True

• False

How many crew members were on Zheng He's fleet of ships?

• 27 000

• 2 700

• 1 500

• 200