Page 96 - English Expedition Class 4

Comprehension

A. Write whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Correct the
false statements.

1. After nineteen days in the Indian Ocean, Vasco da Gama spotted land.

2. Vasco da Gama first reached Cananor.

3. Fishing boats came to examine the Portuguese ships.

4. The ruler of Cananor was the Zamorin.

5. The Chinese never traded with the Zamorin.

6. The Zamorin promised to load the ships of Vasco da Gama with
pepper and spices.

B. Read the statements and answer the following ques ons.

1. ‘Behold, Captain! The land of India!’

a. Who said this and to whom?

b. Describe what happened the morning they spotted land.

c. What did the Captain do upon hearing these words?

2. ‘I know the country well. Be not discouraged, Captain.’

a. Who said this?

b. Why was the Captain ‘discouraged’?
c. What did the speaker explain to the Captain?

3. ‘Tell Vasco da Gama that I will fill his ships with as much pepper and spices as
he can carry with him.’

a. Who made this offer?

b. Why did the speaker make this offer?

c. How did the Portuguese feel about this offer? Why?

C. Answer the following ques ons.

1. What did the Portuguese see when they came near the land of India?

2. Describe the reactions of the natives of Calicut to the Portuguese ships.

3. Why did Vasco da Gama make up the story of the fleet of fifty ships?
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