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TCI U4S2: Astrolabes

Authored by Amy Yniguez

Social Studies

5th Grade

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TCI U4S2: Astrolabes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an astrolabe?

A device that guides sailors using landmarks in the open sea

A rotating pointer used for navigation

A tool used to measure the angle of a star above the horizon

A circular piece of metal with marks around its edges

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did explorers use astrolabes?

To navigate accurately during the day and night

To find their position in the open sea

All of the above

To measure the latitude of their ship

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did sailors measure the latitude of their ship using an astrolabe?

By rotating the bar attached to the astrolabe

By aligning the astrolabe with the North Star

By measuring the distance from the equator

By measuring the angle of the star above the horizon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the European Age of Exploration?

To find new trade routes to Asia

To discover new lands and territories

To establish colonies and expand empires

All of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement is true about astrolabes?

Astrolabes are rectangular pieces of metal

Astrolabes allow explorers to successfully navigate during the day and night

Astrolabes guide sailors using landmarks in the open sea

Astrolabes always measure from the sun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did explorers need to navigate accurately across the Atlantic?

Compasses

Maps

Landmarks

Astrolabes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a true fact about astrolabes?

Astrolabes always measure from the sun

Astrolabes are circular pieces of metal

Astrolabes have a rotating pointer

Astrolabes guide sailors using landmarks in the open sea

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