Innovations of the Age of Exploration

Which innovation allowed sailors to determine their latitude at sea?

• astrolabe

• sextant

• telescope

• compass

Which innovation improved the accuracy of navigation by allowing sailors to determine their longitude at sea?

• compass

• telescope

• sextant

• marine chronometer

What was the purpose of the astrolabe in the Age of Exploration?

• To measure latitude and navigate at sea.

• To determine the distance between two points on land.

• To communicate with other ships.

• To predict the weather during long voyages.

Which innovation revolutionized the steering of ships during the Age of Exploration?

• Sternpost Rudder

• Caravel

• Compass

• Sextant

What was the significance of the caravel in the Age of Exploration?

• It was a type of fish commonly caught during the Age of Exploration.

• It was a type of weapon used by explorers during the Age of Exploration.

• It was a type of food that explorers often ate during the Age of Exploration.

• It allowed explorers to sail against the wind and navigate unknown waters.

Which innovation allowed sailors to determine the direction of the wind?

• sextant

• barometer

• compass

• telescope

What was the impact of the compass on navigation during the Age of Exploration?

• The compass had no impact on navigation during the Age of Exploration.

• The compass provided a reliable method for determining direction at sea.

• The compass was used to measure distance traveled during the Age of Exploration.

• The compass was only used by land explorers during the Age of Exploration.

What was the purpose of the quadrant in the Age of Exploration?

• To navigate through storms

• To measure latitude

• To measure longitude

• To communicate with other ships