Geography/ Navigation Flashcards
1
Q
What belief did most educated people in medieval times hold about the Earth?
A
That Earth was round
There was disagreement about the size of the Earth.
2
Q
What is the astrolabe used for?
A
Computing time based on the location of the sun or stars
It allowed sailors to pinpoint their location at sea.
3
Q
Muslims produced books of maps called…
A
Atlases
4
Q
What is a compass?
A
A magnetic device that shows which way is north.
