Age of Exploration: Innovations and Technology

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The art and science of map making is called:

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cartography

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Which of the following helped explorers determine latitude from the position of the sun, moon, and stars? Options: compass, caravel, astrolabe

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astrolabe

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Fast ship that could sail with & against the wind, large cargo area, and shallow hull that could navigate shallow water

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caravel

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This invention used the sun, moon, planets, and stars to help explorers navigate on the open ocean. Options: Compass, Astrolabe, Quadrant, Telescope

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Astrolabe

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This Chinese invention used the Earth's magnetic poles to help explorers find their cardinal directions. Options: Compass, Compass Rose, Astrolabe, Quadrant

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Compass

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A skilled map maker.

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Cartographer

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A piece of technology used by sailors that determined their latitude position.

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Astrolabe

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An advance ship preferred by merchants and explorers that was able to carry more cargo and supplies and traveled at a faster rate than ships previously built

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Caravel

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How did cartographers help begin the Age of Exploration?

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These mapmakers used their skills to produced more accurate maps to help explorers better navigate

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Explain how astrolabe helped begin the Age of Exploration.

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This helped explorers identify their location because there were not landmarks in the ocean.