Social Studies: Age of Exploration

What was the primary purpose of an astrolabe during the Age of Exploration?

• To measure the depth of the ocean.

• To determine a ship's speed.

• To figure out a ship's location by observing the stars.

• To communicate with other ships.

What does the term "navigate" mean in the context of exploration?

• To discover new lands.

• To plan how to get from one place to another.

• To trade goods with foreign cultures.

• To build new types of ships.

What new technology was invented by the Portuguese in the 1400s?

• magnetic compass

• caravel

• astrolabe

• maps

What significant problem did the development of the caravel solve for European explorers?

• The inability to carry enough cargo for long voyages.

• The difficulty of sailing into the wind.

• The lack of fresh water on long journeys.

• The challenge of navigating in shallow waters.

What advances in technology were invented during the age of exploration that helped explores navigate?

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