Exploration and Navigation Quiz

What is an astrolabe used for?

• Finding the nearest McDonalds

• Navigating by the stars

• Calculating speed

• Drawing maps

Which tool helps sailors determine direction?

• Caravel

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Barter

What is a caravel?

• A type of map

• A small, fast ship

• A navigation tool

• A trade system

What does the term "cartography" refer to?

• The study of stars

• The art of mapmaking

• The process of trading

• The exploration of new lands

Who were the Taino?

• A group of explorers

• A Native American people

• A type of ship

• A navigation tool

What does "circumnavigate" mean?

• To travel in a straight line

• To travel around the world

• To explore new lands

• To trade goods

What is the meaning of "barter"?

• To sell goods for money

• To trade goods without money

• To explore new territories

• To navigate the seas

What does "marginalized" refer to?

• To be at the center of attention

• To be treated as insignificant

• To be a leader in exploration

• To be a skilled navigator

What is the "Old World"?

• The Americas

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

What is the "New World"?

• Europe

• Asia

• The Americas

• Africa