technology of exploration

Question 1

where did europeans get much of their naval technology?

Answer 1

• inherited from mediterranean and north european maritime traditions
• combined with elements of chines and arabic origin

Question 2

ships

Answer 2

-strong enough to brave most adverse conditions

Question 3

rudder

Answer 3

increased maneuverability

Question 4

square sails

Answer 4

take advantage of a following wind

Question 5

lateen sails

Answer 5

maneuverable and could catch winds from the side

triangular

Question 6

magnetic compasses and astrolabe

Answer 6

navigation (latitude)

Question 7

what are wind wheels

Answer 7

strong winds that blow regularly to creat giant wind wheels both N and S of the equator

Question 8

how did europeans use wind wheels to travel long distances

Answer 8

able to take advantage of prevailing winds and currents to sail to almost any part of the earth
-sometimes having to take indirect routes (volta do mar)

Question 9

volta do mar

Answer 9

• strategy of Portuguese mariners to return from the Canaries
• sailed NW until they got to the westerly winds and turned E to go home