Keywords

Question 0

Patron

Answer 0

A person who funds something for others to do something

Question 1

Explorations

Answer 1

The of unknown regions

Question 2

Caravel

Answer 2

A small Spanish or Portuguese vessel

Question 3

Carrcks

Answer 3

A ship larger than the caravel that had both square and lateen sails

Question 4

Naos

Answer 4

Similar to a carrack

Question 5

Navigation

Answer 5

Showing guidance

Question 6

Cross-staff

Answer 6

Used to measure latitude

Question 7

Compass

Answer 7

Used to determine direction.

magnetised needle points towards the magnetic north

Question 8

Astrolabe

Answer 8

Used to find the position of something north or south of the equator

Question 9

Quadrant

Answer 9

Used to measure latitude

Question 10

Scurvy

Answer 10

Disease caused by lack of Vitamin C which can be found in fresh fruit and vegetables

Question 11

Hardtack

Answer 11

Biscuit that didn’t go off as easily

Question 12

Log and line

Answer 12

Technique used to measure speed using a log tied to a rope

Question 13

Cartographers

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Mapmakers

Question 14

Portolan charts

Answer 14

Maps made of the coastline on voyages of discovery

Question 15

Clinker-built

Answer 15

Building method where every piece of material is supported by two pieces beneath it

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Christianity

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Religion

Question 17

Spice trade

Answer 17

The trading of spices

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Captain

Answer 18

Leader of something

E.g. captain of a ship or team

Question 19

First mate

Answer 19

The second in command on a ship

Question 20

Dysentery

Answer 20

Disease caused by infected water