Tools and Motivations for Exploration

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Who developed the caravel in the mid-15th century?

Prince Henry the Navigator

Which invention was used to measure the angle between the sun or North Star and the horizon?

Astrolabe

What motivated explorers to find new trade routes?

Desire for adventure, discovery, and glory

Which civilization controlled North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia during the Age of Exploration?

<p>Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for his tales and products from the East, including stories from his travels along the Silk Road?

<p>Marco Polo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sailing innovation gave power to heavier ships during the Age of Exploration?

<p>Viking square sails</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of countries under the economic theory of Mercantilism?

<p>Acquiring and hoarding precious metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not a goal of Mercantilism?

<p>Investing wealth back into the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for developing a 'school' dedicated to exploration and navigational information?

<p>Prince Henry 'the Navigator'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer successfully forced a treaty with India to trade with Portugal due to the superiority of European fleets?

<p>Vasco da Gama</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who found the strait of Magellan and named the Pacific Ocean 'pacific' after rounding the tip of South America?

<p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish conquistador landed in Mexico, destroyed Tenochtitlan, and fought against the Aztecs?

<p>Hernando Cortes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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