What was the primary motivation for European exploration during the Age of Exploration?

Exploring Key Technologies of the Age of Exploration

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To circumvent the Venetian Muslim monopoly on trade
To find new lands for settlement
To escape from political turmoil in Europe
To spread Christianity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ship was known for its maneuverability and versatility, being used for cargo, war, and fishing?
Clipper
Galleon
Frigate
Caravel
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary function of the galleon during peacetime?
Cargo transport
Exploration
Passenger transport
Fishing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the traverse board used for on ships?
To calculate the ship's latitude
To navigate using the magnetic north
To document speed and direction
To measure the altitude of stars
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was the magnetic compass originally developed?
Arabia
India
China
Europe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tool was used to measure the altitude of the Sun and stars to calculate latitude?
Kamal
Astrolabe
Sextant
Traverse board
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What simple device, consisting of a string and a piece of wood, was used to estimate latitude?
Sextant
Cross staff
Kamal
Astrolabe
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