原版英语RAZ 教案Ships of Discovery_CQ (2).pdf

Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick CheckLEVELInstructions:Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.Name Date Quick Check continued on following pageWW1.What was one of the first improvements people made to early boats?A They added masts and sails.B They replaced oars with a steam engine.C They created a frame or hull.D They put in three tiers of rowers.2.Which explorer died in the Philippines?A Zheng HeB James CookC Ferdinand MagellanD Christopher Columbus3.What was the Age of Discovery?A the time when canoes were replaced by raftsB the time when Polynesians explored the Pacific OceanC the years when the Chinese sailed to AfricaD the time when many European countries sent explorers out to find new lands4.Which type of ship could carry many cannons?A knarrB caravelC galleonD clipper5.The word bountiful means.A discoveredB plentifulC lived inD dressed up 6.Which of the following describes the Viking knarr boats?A They were very stable.B They were flat bottomed.C They could carry heavy loads.D All of the aboveShips of Discovery Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check(continued)LEVELName Date WWShips of Discovery7.How did sails improve boats?A They reduced the amount of wood needed to build boats.B People didnt have to power the boats.C They kept boats from leaking.D All of the above8.How were clipper ships different from previous ships?A They were very fast.B They were smaller but carried more.C They had steam engines instead of sails.D They were built with more than one mast.9.Why didnt the Chinese reach America before Columbus?A They were afraid of sailing on the Pacific Ocean.B They were busy fighting wars with their neighbors.C Their ships werent very good.D They werent interested in exploring.10.Why was Ferdinand Magellan known as a famous explorer?A He discovered Canada.B He beat Christopher Columbus in a sailing race.C He designed and built the first galleon.D One of his ships was the first to sail around the world.11.Extended Response:What caused the Chinese to stop their exploration during the Age of Discovery?12.Extended Response:How were the Polynesian and Viking sailors different?Use information from the text to support your answer.Learning AZ All rights reserved.www.readinga-Quick Check Answer SheetLEVELWWMain Comprehension Skill:Compare and ContrastShips of Discovery 1.C Sequence Events 2.C Main Idea and Details 3.D Main Idea and Details 4.C Compare and Contrast 5.B Vocabulary 6.D Main Idea and Details 7.B Main Idea and Details 8.A Compare and Contrast 9.B Cause and Effect 10.D Cause and Effect 11.Answers should include the following:the Chinese went to war with their Asian neighbors;the emperor made ocean voyages illegal;the emperor had all treasure ships destroyed.12.Answers should include the following:Polynesian sailors were very familiar with the ocean,could determine location by the size and shape of the waves,could navigate by using the stars,and could travel great distances going from island to island.Most Vikings-sailors did not like to lose sight of the coast;Vikings were fearless;they used a wooden dial called a sun compass to navigate;they were willing to travel into the unknown to claim new lands and seek adventure.