Exploring the Americas: Technology
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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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Amy Fluegel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the astrolabe for explorers at sea?
To measure latitude
To measure longitude
To tell time
To navigate using the stars
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Applying
2.
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30 sec • 1 pt
The chronometer was the first tool that allowed sailors to measure ______.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which invention allowed knowledge and ideas to spread more easily in Europe during the mid-1400s?
The astrolabe
The printing press
The chronometer
Gunpowder
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Analyzing
4.
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30 sec • 1 pt
Gunpowder and steel gave Europeans a military advantage because they had ______ and early firearms.
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Analyzing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the impact of the printing press on European exploration.
It made exploration more dangerous
It allowed explorers to share their stories
It decreased the number of voyages
It made navigation more difficult
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6.
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30 sec • 1 pt
The Longitude Act of 1714 promised rewards for anyone who could find a reliable way to measure ______.
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following tools was NOT used by European explorers to aid in navigation?
Astrolabe
Chronometer
Printing press
Gunpowder
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