Practice Technological Advances: Navigation and Shipbuilding - 1.1 | Chapter 4: Age of Exploration and Its Impacts | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a caravel?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of its role in exploration.

Question 2

Easy

What tool did sailors use to determine direction?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It points to magnetic north.

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Question 1

What was a main advantage of the caravel?

  • A) Small size
  • B) Maneuverability
  • C) Cargo capacity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes a ship agile.

Question 2

True or False: The astrolabe can measure latitude only.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its broader uses.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate how advancements in navigation instruments contributed to the globalization of trade.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the consequences of better navigation on trade relationships.

Question 2

Construct a timeline of ship design evolution from the caravel to the galleon and analyze its impact on exploration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about design features and their significance over time.

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