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OCS AM His I
Unit 1, Lesson 1
Question | Answer |
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When did the Age of Exploration begin? | 1400's |
The act of traveling to an unfamiliar area in order to learn more about it is called what? | Exploration |
Who was known as “The Navigator”? | Prince Henry |
What European country defeated the Aztecs and Incas? | Spain |
Name the 3 new inventions that made sailing safer. | Compass, astrolabe, caravel ship |
How does the compass make sailing safer? | It shows direction so the sailors won’t get lost. |
There were 3 major reasons WHY explorers went to the New World. Name them. | Gold, Glory, and God |
How does the astrolabe make sailing safer? | Sailors could tell where they were by using the stars and planets; they could determine latitude. |
How does the caravel ship make sailing safer? | It was easier to steer the ship because of its sails |
There were four European countries that explored the Americas. Name them. | England, France, Spain, Portugal |