Unit 4.1 - Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750

What is the purpose of an astrolabe?

• Allows the wind to hit both sides, unlike its competitor the box sail

• To point the user in the direction they are traveling, according to true north

• To tell the latitude

• An account of the stars and constellations

The applicable use of astrological charts was?

• To adjust for ocean currents, based on the rotation of the earth

• Adjust for latitude changes when sailing

• To tell the zodiac signs of their friends and families

• To tell the true north direction based on magnetic signals

The Dutch ship that was one of the first types of ships built solely for the purpose of transportation of goods was named the "_______ Style Ship."

Technological advances from 1450-1750 mainly benefited which group of countries?

• African countries

• Asian countries

• Middle Eastern countries

• European countries

Which characteristic(s) does NOT describe the Caravel-style ship?

• This ship was especially light and swift through narrow channels and rivers

• This ship was known as one of the first ships to be built with the sole purpose of trade and transportation

• The Carrack ship was essentially a larger version of this Portuguese ship

• This ship was modelled after the design of Indigenous American river canoes