UNIT 16:
HISTORICAL PLACES
BEFORE YOU READ
What is the name
of the following place ?
VAN MIEU
- QUOC TU GIAM
BEFORE YOU READ
- What do you know about this place
- Is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam a historical place?
WHILE YOU READ
AFTER YOU READ
1) What is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam ?
It is a famous historical and cultural site in Ha Noi
2) When was it built ?
It is built in 1070.
3) 6 years later, what was happen ?
6 years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Viet Nam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu.
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4) In 1482, what did Van Mieu become?
In 1482, It became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of nation.
5) What were engraved on stone stelae ?
The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae
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6) Which animal carried these stelae ?
These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises.
7. Are they standing to day? What can they do?
Yes, they are still standing to day and they attract great interest from visitors.
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1) How long has Van Mieu existed?
It has existed for more than 900 years.
2) What is Van Mieu considered?
It is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture
3) Are there any banyan trees in Van Mieu?
Yes, there are
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4) What did they (the banyan trees ) do during
the fedualtimes?
They witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish.
5) What do Vietnamese people think about Van Mieu?
It is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people
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EXTRA QUESTIONS
List some historical places you know in VN.
2) Have you ever visited any historical place ?
What are they?
3) What do you know about Ha Long Bay?
4) Where is President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum situated? – In Ba Dinh District in Hanoi.
5) Let’s play a small game
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
BEN THANH MARKET
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
NOON GATE
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
THONG NHAT CONFERENCE HALL
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
PRESIDENT
HO CHI MINH’S MAUSOLEUM
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
HOI AN
EXTRA QUESTIONS
What is the name of the following historical place ?
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