
Age of Exploration
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History
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A skilled map maker.
Back
Cartographer
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A piece of technology used by sailors that determined their latitude position.
Back
Astrolabe
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An advanced ship preferred by merchants and explorers that was able to carry more cargo and supplies and traveled at a faster rate than ships previously built
Back
Caravel
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how Cartographers helped begin the Age of Exploration.
Back
These mapmakers used their skills to produce more accurate maps to help explorers better navigate
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how astrolabe helped begin the Age of Exploration.
Back
This helped explorers identify their location because there were no landmarks in the ocean.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how Caravel helped begin the Age of Exploration.
Back
These ships were advanced for their time becoming ideal for exploring across vast oceans.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which one of the following is NOT a reason that helps explain why it was better for Europeans to bypass (go around) the Italian Merchants (Middle Men)?
Options:
Europeans could buy items for a cheaper price
Europeans could quickly get to Asia going around the Middle Men
Europeans could buy ANY item offered for sale in Asia
Europeans could buy as much of any item
Back
Europeans could quickly get to Asia going around the Middle Men
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