7.60 (Prince Henry the Navigator)

Prince Henry the Navigator was a patron of this kingdom's voyages.

• England

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

In what three ways did Prince Henry the Navigator influence exploration?

• He received sponsorship from the pope

• He funded voyages

• He ran a school to instruct explorers

• He oversaw the improvement of tools and practices

• He worked with Galileo to develop new exploration tools

Which statement about Prince Henry the Navigator is untrue?

• Henry made improvements in cartography

• Henry was a patron of Portuguese explorations

• Henry was a wealthy prince

• Henry was the captain on many voyages.

Cause: Arab scholars develop the astrolabe.

Effect: ?

• Henry improves the astrolabe and uses it successfully along with a compass.

• Henry creates a brand new astrolabe with the help of Isaac Newton.

• Henry sponsors the voyages of Arabs south of Africa.

• Henry does not use the astrolabe, rather he simply observes the stars.

Which new type of ship made maritime exploration far more successful.

• the junk

• the man of war

• the caravel

• the trireme

Which exploration tool is being described?

-has letters and arrows

-tells direction

• astrolabe

• caravel

• chronometer

• compass

• lateen sail

Which exploration tool is being described?

-has dials and gears

-tells location by analyzing celestial objects

• astrolabe

• caravel

• chronometer

• compass

• lateen sail

Which exploration tool is being described?

-propels the ship forward

-catches the wind as it blows in different directions

• astrolabe

• caravel

• chronometer

• compass

• lateen sail

Which exploration tool is being described?

-tells time accurately

• astrolabe

• caravel

• chronometer

• compass

• lateen sail

Which exploration tool is being described?

-small and swift ship

-multiple masts and sails

• astrolabe

• caravel

• chronometer

• compass

• lateen sail