General Knowledge Quiz

What is an astrolabe used for?

• Measuring time

• Measuring the sun and stars

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring distance

What is a caravel?

• A type of map

• A small, fast sailing ship

• A large animal

• A musical instrument

What does the term "expedition" mean?

• A type of food

• A journey or voyage

• A type of clothing

• A type of plant

What does a chronometer provide?

• Longitude at sea

• Latitude at sea

• Altitude at sea

• Depth at sea

What does it mean to examine something?

• To ignore it

• To break it

• To inspect carefully

• To sell it

Who is a merchant?

• A person who buys and sells goods for profit

• A person who writes books

• A person who teaches students

• A person who builds houses

What is navigation?

• The process of cooking food

• The process of planning a route and finding one’s location

• The process of painting a picture

• The process of writing a story

What does the term "slave trade" refer to?

• Trading animals

• Trading food

• Trading human beings as slaves

• Trading clothes

What is the purpose of a study guide?

• To help review and learn vocabulary

• To play games

• To watch movies

• To listen to music

What can you make to learn vocabulary according to the study guide?

• Songs

• Flashcards

• Paintings

• Sculptures