History Quiz

What is the science of planning and controlling the direction of a ship?

• Technology

• Navigation

• Astrolabe

• Geography

What tool measures the height of the sun or star above the horizon?

• Telescope

• Compass

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

Which of the following is used to measure celestial heights?

• Astrolabe

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Compass

What is the term for planning a ship's course?

• Technology

• Navigation

• Astrolabe

• Zoology

What is the scientific use of tools known as?

• Navigation

• Technology

• Astrolabe

• Chemistry

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Which instrument measures the height of celestial bodies?

• Astrolabe

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Compass

What is the term for controlling a ship's path?

• Technology

• Navigation

• Astrolabe

• Botany

Which tool is used to measure the height of the sun?

• Microscope

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Telescope

What did the Printing Press make possible?

• To print multiple copies of a page quickly

• To send messages over long distances

• To measure time accurately

• To navigate the seas

What was one of the benefits of the Printing Press?

• It made it easier for ideas to spread quickly

• It helped sailors navigate the seas

• It allowed for the construction of tall buildings

• It improved agricultural techniques