Technological Advances During the Age of Exploration Quiz

What is the lateen sail?

• A square-shaped sail used by Europeans

• A triangular sail at an angle of 45 degrees to the mast

• A small, fast ship used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers

• A navigational tool used to measure latitude

What is the magnetic compass?

• A navigational tool used to measure latitude

• A tool which points north using a magnetized needle

• A triangular sail at an angle of 45 degrees to the mast

• A square-shaped sail used by Europeans

What is the astrolabe?

• A small, fast ship used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers

• A navigational tool used to measure latitude

• A triangular sail at an angle of 45 degrees to the mast

• A square-shaped sail used by Europeans

What is the caravel?

• A small, fast ship used by Spanish and Portuguese explorers

• A navigational tool used to measure latitude

• A triangular sail at an angle of 45 degrees to the mast

• A square-shaped sail used by Europeans

Which country first used the lateen sail?

• Spain

• Greece

• China

• Portugal

What is the purpose of the magnetic compass?

• To measure latitude

• To steer the ship

• To measure longitude

• To check the direction of the winds

When were astrolabes most likely invented?

• 2nd century in the Roman Empire

• 15th century in Europe

• 17th century in China

• 19th century in America

What made the caravel faster and easier to maneuver?

• Its heavy weight

• Its fixed square sail

• Its light weight and lateen sails

• Its large size

Below each country list 1.The continents they explored and 2. The explorers from their country.

Groups:

(a) England

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(b) France

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(c) Spain

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(d) Portugal

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Which explorer's voyage would you like to learn more about and why?