The Atlantic World -1

What was a significant reason for the search for new trade routes in the 1100s AD?

• Decline in European population

• Religious warfare in lucrative market areas

Which city was the Byzantine capital from 330 C.E.?

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which regions were Europeans searching for new trade routes to in the 1100s AD?

• North America and South America

• East African coast, Arabia, India, and China

What was the name of the new type of ship created by Portuguese explorers in the 1400s?

• Galleon

• Caravel

During which period were new technologies developed that allowed Europe to begin exploring sea travel and trade?

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

What was the primary purpose of the caravel ship?

• Fishing in the Mediterranean Sea

• Exploring along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean

What feature of the caravel allowed it to spend long periods at sea without needing to resupply?

• It had a large holding area for supplies.

• It was equipped with advanced navigation tools.

What was one of the purposes of the cabins on the caravel?

• To store extra sails.

• To provide sleeping quarters for sailors.

What was the primary use of the sextant in sea travel?

• Determining longitude and latitude

• Predicting weather patterns

Where did the compass originate before it made its way to Europe?

• India

• China