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Which of the following innovations contributed to the growth of maritime empires in Europe?
Which of the following innovations contributed to the growth of maritime empires in Europe?
What characteristic distinguishes the Portuguese Carrack from the Portuguese Caravel?
What characteristic distinguishes the Portuguese Carrack from the Portuguese Caravel?
Which statement accurately describes the Dutch Fluyt?
Which statement accurately describes the Dutch Fluyt?
What role did cross-cultural interactions play from 1450 to 1750 regarding maritime technology?
What role did cross-cultural interactions play from 1450 to 1750 regarding maritime technology?
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According to Pigafetta’s account, which geographic feature did the crew encounter while sailing?
According to Pigafetta’s account, which geographic feature did the crew encounter while sailing?
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Study Notes
Technological Innovations
- Europeans gained innovations from Greeks, Muslims, and Chinese
- Compass, astrolabe, lateen sails, cartography, gunpowder
Trade Winds and Currents
- Portuguese used currents for travel to and from Africa
- Currents for south along West African coast and back to Portugal
The Portuguese Caravel
- Small, highly maneuverable ships
- 2-3 masts with lateen sails
- Based off fishing boats
The Portuguese Carrack
- Similar to the caravel but larger
- More masts
- Combination of lateen and square sails
- Eventually replaced the caravel for long-distance ocean trade and exploration
The Dutch Fluyt
- Built for transoceanic travel with maximized cargo space
- Not designed for military conversion
- Cheaper and faster to build than earlier ships
- Gave the Dutch an advantage in trade
Cross-Cultural Interactions
- Cross-cultural interactions caused improved navigation and military tools
- Resulted in changes to trade and travel patterns from 1450-1750
Primary Source: The First Voyage Around the World
- Excerpt from Magellan's circumnavigation by Anthony Pigafetta
- Details about the voyage
- Set sail on October 3rd, 1450 at midnight, following southerly course (Siroc)
- Navigated past Cape Verde and some islands
- Encountered coast and mountain range (Sierra Leona) in 8 degrees latitude
- Wind was sometimes against them
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Explore the significant technological advancements in navigation and trade during the Age of Exploration. This quiz covers innovations like the compass and astrolabe and the evolution of ships such as the caravel and fluyt. Test your knowledge of cross-cultural interactions that shaped maritime history.