Exploring the Americas: Technology

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

The chronometer was the first tool that allowed sailors to measure ______.

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Applying

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

Gunpowder and steel gave Europeans a military advantage because they had ______ and early firearms.

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Analyzing

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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Evaluating

The Longitude Act of 1714 promised rewards for anyone who could find a reliable way to measure ______.

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Evaluating

Which of the following tools was NOT used by European explorers to aid in navigation?

• Astrolabe

• Chronometer

• Printing press

• Gunpowder

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Analyzing