1/11 Comp (2) Small Group

Week of 1/11 Comp Small Group

Multiple Choice

Make an inference... what just happened?

• The man forgot the steak in the kitchen.

• The dog jumped up and ate the steak.

• The man ate the steak.

Multiple Choice

What was Zheng He's job, according to the text? Choose the BEST answer.

• He was an engineer.

• He was a governor.

• He was a commander.

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence best illustrates how Zheng He's helped change the world.

• "The place is China, where the Yangtze River empties into the Pacific Ocean."

• "Floating on the river is the mightiest fleet the world has ever seen"

• "The largest ships, called Treasure Ships, are more than 400 feet long - far longer than the greatest European boats of the day."

• "The ships will sail the Indian Ocean, visiting ports along the lands we know as Indonesia, India and Africa"

Multiple Select

According to the text, select all of the jobs that Zheng He DID hold. (Hint: 3)

• Sailor

• Diplomat

• Governor

• Engineer

• Soldier

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence illustrates how Zheng He helped the Chinese government?

• "Zheng He was forced to join the Chinese army at age 10."

• "Zheng He was made leader of the fleet."

• "Not only could he represent the government politely - he could also back up his politeness with force."

Multiple Choice

Make an inference based on the text: how is Zheng He remembered in Chinese history?

• He is remembered as a powerful leader who positively changed China.

• He is remembered as a selfish man who just wanted to make himself rich.

• He is remembered as a weak leader who was not able to accomplish a lot.