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Who developed the caravel in the mid-15th century?
Who developed the caravel in the mid-15th century?
- Mansa Musa
- Prince Henry the Navigator (correct)
- Marco Polo
- Genghis Khan
Which invention was used to measure the angle between the sun or North Star and the horizon?
Which invention was used to measure the angle between the sun or North Star and the horizon?
- Triangular sail
- Compass
- Astrolabe (correct)
- Rounded hull design
What motivated explorers to find new trade routes?
What motivated explorers to find new trade routes?
- Charges for safe passage across Muslim lands
- Desire for adventure, discovery, and glory (correct)
- Fear of Mongol invasions
- Control of trade by Ottoman Turks
Which civilization controlled North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia during the Age of Exploration?
Which civilization controlled North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia during the Age of Exploration?
Who is known for his tales and products from the East, including stories from his travels along the Silk Road?
Who is known for his tales and products from the East, including stories from his travels along the Silk Road?
Which sailing innovation gave power to heavier ships during the Age of Exploration?
Which sailing innovation gave power to heavier ships during the Age of Exploration?
What was the main focus of countries under the economic theory of Mercantilism?
What was the main focus of countries under the economic theory of Mercantilism?
Which of the following was not a goal of Mercantilism?
Which of the following was not a goal of Mercantilism?
Who was responsible for developing a 'school' dedicated to exploration and navigational information?
Who was responsible for developing a 'school' dedicated to exploration and navigational information?
Which explorer successfully forced a treaty with India to trade with Portugal due to the superiority of European fleets?
Which explorer successfully forced a treaty with India to trade with Portugal due to the superiority of European fleets?
Who found the strait of Magellan and named the Pacific Ocean 'pacific' after rounding the tip of South America?
Who found the strait of Magellan and named the Pacific Ocean 'pacific' after rounding the tip of South America?
Which Spanish conquistador landed in Mexico, destroyed Tenochtitlan, and fought against the Aztecs?
Which Spanish conquistador landed in Mexico, destroyed Tenochtitlan, and fought against the Aztecs?
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