How many continents are therein 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… 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.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. Which countries or merchants explored the western Which countries or merchants explored the western ocean before Columbus? ocean before Columbus? (Para2-6)(Para2-6)(1). In the earlist times: (1). In the earlist times: (Para2)(Para2)(2). Over the next few hundred years:(2). Over the next few hundred years: (Para3-4)(Para3-4)(3). In the 11(3). In the 11thth century century (Para5-6)(Para5-6)::Africa, Arab merchantsChina, Gan Ying Arabic countries Egypt, Greece, India, Ceylon, China,( Du Huan), Swahili kingdoms,AfricaAfricans Which countries or merchants were explored the Which countries or merchants were explored the western ocean before Columbus? western ocean before Columbus? (Para2-6)(Para2-6)(4). In the years between 1405-(4). In the years between 1405-1433: 1433: (Para7-9)(Para7-9)Zheng He, Ming dynastyAfrica between China and Africa over the centuriesthe coastal towns were reaching the height of their powerhad a large navy and the will to use itThe 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 easter...
