Technological Innovations in Navigation and Trade
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Which of the following innovations contributed to the growth of maritime empires in Europe?

  • Magnetic Separator
  • Astrolabe (correct)
  • Steam Engine
  • Satellite Navigation
  • What characteristic distinguishes the Portuguese Carrack from the Portuguese Caravel?

  • It has no sails.
  • It is built for shorter voyages.
  • It has a single mast.
  • It is larger with more masts. (correct)
  • Which statement accurately describes the Dutch Fluyt?

  • It was primarily designed for military dominance.
  • It required extensive resources to build.
  • It maximized cargo space for transoceanic travel. (correct)
  • It was built with a larger draft than other ships.
  • What role did cross-cultural interactions play from 1450 to 1750 regarding maritime technology?

    <p>They led to improved navigation and military tools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Pigafetta’s account, which geographic feature did the crew encounter while sailing?

    <p>Sierra Leona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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