Technological Advances during the Age of Exploration

What was one important innovation that allowed explorers to sail in any direction?

• Square sail

• Lateen sail

• Magnetic compass

• Astrolabe

Which navigational tool points north and helped sailors know where they were going?

• Square sail

• Lateen sail

• Magnetic compass

• Astrolabe

What is the purpose of an astrolabe?

• To measure the latitude of a ship

• To measure the longitude of a ship

• To measure the speed of a ship

• To measure the depth of the ocean

What type of ship was used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers for long journeys?

• Balingers

• Caravels

• Quadrants

• Galleons

Which innovation can be used at night or on foggy days to measure latitude?

• Square sail

• Lateen sail

• Magnetic compass

• Astrolabe

What was the advantage of a caravel over traditional ships?

• It was heavier and more stable

• It had a fixed square sail

• It could overcome strong winds and currents

• It had a larger cargo capacity

Which innovation was first used in ancient Greece?

• Square sail

• Lateen sail

• Magnetic compass

• Astrolabe