European explorers and technology flashcard

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How did the astrolabe help explorers?

Back

It calculated the earth's position based on the sun and stars.

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How did the lateen sail help explorers?

Back

It helped them sail into the wind.

Front

Why were updated maps and charts helpful for explorers?

Back

They showed them where land was.

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Which of these was NOT a motive for exploration? To get rich, To claim as much land as possible, To learn about other cultures, To help spread Christianity

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To learn about other cultures

Front

Which of the following is NOT a technology that made sea exploration possible?
astrolabe,
compass,
lateen sail,
sonar

Back

sonar

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Which is NOT a reason exploration began? Options: Europeans wanted to explore new places they read about in books, New technology made sea exploration easier, Smaller territories joined with Kings and Queens to fund exploration, Europeans wanted new, faster trade routes to Asia

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Europeans wanted to explore new places they read about in books

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Which direction did explorers sail when they left EUROPE?

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South