V. EssayRead the text below and answer the following questions.

The Sam Poo Kong Temple, also known as Gedung Batu (the Stone Building) is the oldest Chinese temple in Semarang, capital of the province of Central Java. Unlike most temples, the building doe not belong to any specific religion, but rather functions as a place of worship for people of various ethnicities and religious groups including Buddhists, Taoists, and Muslims. The temple is located on Jalan Simongan, West Semarang.

Sam Poo Kong is the oldest of 5 temples included in the Sam Poo Kong complex which spans across 3.2 hectares. The building covers an area of 1,020 square meters and is influenced by both Chinese and Javanese 14th century architectural styles. The temple is painted with a magnificent red color and crowned with a triple-layered pagoda-style roof, typical of East Asian culture. The surrounding area is thick with incense smoke, giving the feel of being in China itself.

The temple foundations were first built by Admiral Cheng Ho, elsewhere better known as Admiral Zheng He-a Muslim explorer from Mainland China. He arrived in Java sometime between the years 1400 and 1416, although the exact year is disputed. Finding a small cave in a rocky hillside, Cheng Ho used the site for prayer and later built a small temple in its place. While in Java, Cheng Ho taught the residents of the area how to farm and cultivate the land.


1.What is the oldest Chinese temple in Semarang?

2.Where is the Sam Poo Kong Temple located?

3.What influenced the architectural style of Sam Poo Kong Temple

4.Who first built the Sam Poo Koong Temple?

5. When did Admiral Cheng Ho arrive in Java?

6. Who was Admiral Cheng Ho?

7. How is the surrounding area of the Sam Poo Kong Temple?

8.How is the shape of the Sam Poo Kong Temple roof?

9. What did Admiral Cheng Ho do in Java?

10. What makes the Sam Poo Kong Temple different from other temples in Java?​