Age of Exploration
Who was a leading figure in Europe during the Age of Exploration
Prince Henry
How did ships advance? Key Points
Bigger sizes, faster, stronger,
How was the Compass Helpful
It helped show directions and allowed for more precise sailing and traveling
Which expedition did he Finance? And Which part of Europe had an advantage because of it?
Financed expedition along Africa's Atlantic Coast, and around the Cape of Good Hope, Portugal had advantage
What were the names of the three main ships?
Caravel, Carrack, Fluyt
How were astronomical charts helpful
Mariners relied on maps to guide them in certain directions, especially before the introduction of the compass, Astronomers typically divided charts into grids to help locate specific constellations and astronomical objects
What was the result of the Age of Exploration?
The Age of Exploration led to Europeans exploring all over the World, Traveling to the New World as well as creating connection throughout the world
What was Lateen sail and its purpose?
The Lateen sail was a sail which better allowed sailors to navigate through ocean waters. The sail was able to catch wind from different directions, and made it so sailors could successfully travel through large bodies of water, including oceans, thus expanding trading routes.
What was the Astrolabe
The Astrolabe was a small device used, and was able to measure the altitude of objects above the horizon, determine the exact time of day and night as well as time of year, and also calculate position on the Earth. Pretty Darn Cool
Christopher Columbus
What were some negatives or bad things not about the ships but what they were capable of carrying?
Ships were capable of carrying diseases from one place to another, very bad
Why were advancements so important during the Age of Exploration
Advancments were so important during the Age of Exploration because it allowed for more exploring, its in the name. The Age of Exploration wasn't just exploring the land but also exploring and going deeper in Technology and Science
What was the reason for the Age of Exploration
Europeans wanted to explore the world bye sea, wanted to search for new trading routes, wanted wealth and power, as well as knowledge
NOT AP REALTED
What was Potato Chip
Potato Chip was said to be the first ship, designed by George Crum
True of False: The Magnetic Compass was created in Europe
False: It was actually created in China lol