4.1 Technological Innovations

Maritime Empires include Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, France and Holland.

• False

• True

What are astronomical charts?

• chart that told your zodiac sign.

• a map of the oceans that helped mariners travel

• a map of the stars and galaxies that helped mariners guide their ships

• a chart that showed the alignments of the planets

What was the long term result of the advancement in navigational technology?

• It slowed the process of exploration and trade

• Rapid expansion of exploration and trade

• Explorers opted to only travel within their area

• Ships began to have technical difficulties

The carrack, caravel, and fluyt are all

• Maps

• Charts

• Compasses

• Ships

What invention helped sailors with their conquests?

• Gunpowder

• Paper

• Paper Money

• Fast Growing Rice