Tools of Discovery

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

• Compass
• Astrolabe
• Caravel
• quadrant

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

The original purpose of maps was to _____.

• Show accurate size and shape

• Show who controlled the land

• Show how to get to places

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.

Sailors used the sun and _________ while using the astrolabe.

• The Moon

• Mars

• The North Star

• T

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

• into the wind

• with the wind

• with a motor

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

• compass

• astrolabe

• quadrant

• yard stick

a person who makes maps or charts

• choreographer

• circumnavigator

• cartographer

• charter