Practice Technological Advances: Navigation And Shipbuilding (1.1) - Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts

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Question 1.
What is a caravel?
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Think of its role in exploration.
Question 2.
What tool did sailors use to determine direction?
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It points to magnetic north.
3Question 3.
What was a main advantage of the caravel?
- A) Small size
- B) Maneuverability
- C) Cargo capacity
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Think about what makes a ship agile.
4Question 4.
True or False: The astrolabe can measure latitude only.
- True
- False
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Consider its broader uses.
Question 5.
Evaluate how advancements in navigation instruments contributed to the globalization of trade.
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Consider the consequences of better navigation on trade relationships.
Question 6.
Construct a timeline of ship design evolution from the caravel to the galleon and analyze its impact on exploration.
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Think about design features and their significance over time.

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