Social Studies Grade 6 (Age of Exploration)

It is an early device for measuring intervals of time. It is also known as a sand-glass or a log glass when used in conjunction with the common log for ascertaining the speed of a ship.

• Hourglass

• Compass

• Sextant

Identify the image below.

• Sextant

• Astrolabe

• Compass

The following are reasons for the age of exploration except for one.

• new trade routes

• spreading the Christian religion

• discover new places for leisure

A period beginning in the early 1400s and ending in the late 1700s in which European explorers and merchants discovered areas of the world yet unseen by Western Europe.

• Renaissance period

• Middle Age

• Age of exploration

Why did the explorers bring priests or missionaries with them during their voyage?

• To pray for them and their men during the voyage.

• To help them spread Christianity and convert the natives of the lands they discover.

• To be more blessed and discover new routes quickly.

Demands for these products continued to increase in Europe because they added flavour to the bland European food.

• Spices

• Chocolates

• Silk

They were the group of people who controlled the trade of goods from East to West except for.

• Muslims

• Italians

• Indians

A new vessel designed by the European shipbuilders in the 1400s.

• Caravel

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

A Chinese invention which helped explorers to be able to more accurately track direction. It functions as a pointer to "magnetic north".

• magnetic compass

• sextant

• astrolabe

This period encouraged a new spirit of adventure and curiosity, and prompted the Europeans to explore the world around them.

• Renaissance

• Middle Age

• Exploration Age