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Age of Exploration Tech

Authored by Zane Lycke

History

7th Grade

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Age of Exploration Tech
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

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An instrument that points to the magnetic north.

circumnavigate

compass

astrolabe

quadrant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following helped explorers determine latitude from the position of the sun, moon, and stars?

compass
caravel
astrolabe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Fast ship that could sail with & against the wind, large cargo area, and shallow hull that could navigate shallow water

navigation ship
caravel
astrolabe
compass

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Two things that conquistadors had that the Native Americans did not: horses and _______

families
gold
guns
land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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This invention used the sun, moon, planets, and stars to help explorers navigate on the open ocean.

Compass
Astrolabe
Quadrant
Telescope

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

This Chinese invention used the Earth's magnetic poles to help explores find their cardinal directions.

Compass
Compass Rose
Astrolabe
Quadrant

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was Christopher Columbus' purpose for exploration before discovering the New World?

To find a faster and safer trading route to Asia
To circumnavigate the world in the name of Italy
To launch a surprise attack the enemies of Spain by sea
To find the city of gold in southern Africa

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