Tools of Discovery

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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Kathryn Warren
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
quadrant
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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
Sailors used the sun and _________ while using the astrolabe.
The Moon
Mars
The North Star
T
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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
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