Tools of Discovery

Tools of Discovery

5th Grade

8 Qs

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Tools of Discovery

Tools of Discovery

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Social Studies

5th Grade

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Kathryn Warren

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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An instrument that helps sailors find their latitude is a(n):
Compass
Astrolabe
Caravel

quadrant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What was an astrolabe used for?

to find the big dipper

to see the Earth

for find East

to see how far above or below lines of latitude they had traveled

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The original purpose of maps was to _____.

Show accurate size and shape

Show who controlled the land

Show how to get to places

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which is true about the caravel?

It was a carnival ride at the fair.

It was smaller, ligher, and faster than earlier ships.

It was bigger and sturdier than earlier ships.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Sailors used the sun and _________ while using the astrolabe.

The Moon

Mars

The North Star

T

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Caravels had square and triangular sails so they could sail _________.

into the wind

with the wind

with a motor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

A ________ was a tool to figure out altitude or height above sea level.

compass

astrolabe

quadrant

yard stick

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a person who makes maps or charts

choreographer

circumnavigator

cartographer

charter