The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration

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History

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a lightweight ship designed by Portuguese shipbuilders?

Back

caravel

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the triangular sails on a caravel known as?

Back

Lateen

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were caravels steered by?

Back

Rudder

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Overlapping boards on a ship to make them stronger was known as what?

Back

Clinker

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What navigational tool is shown in the image? Options: Log and line, Compass, Astrolabe, Quadrant

Back

Log and line

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the measurement of a ship's speed known as?

Back

Knots