Practice Motivations For Exploration (4.1) - Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts

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Question 1.
What is a caravel?
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Think about the type of ships that made long voyages easier.
Question 2.
Name one navigational instrument used during the Age of Exploration.
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Both help sailors find their way at sea.
3Question 3.
Which technological advancement allowed sailors to determine their latitude?
- Astrolabe
- Magnetic Compass
- Portolan Charts
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It's a tool related to astronomy.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and England.
- True
- False
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Think about the countries involved in colonization.
Question 5.
Evaluate how advancements in shipbuilding technology changed the dynamics of power in Europe and influenced global trade.
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Consider both the direct and indirect effects of these technological advances.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of religious motivations on geopolitical strategies during the Age of Exploration. How did these intersect?
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Explore examples of specific explorers or events where this intersection is evident.

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