Technology Of The Age Of Exploration Flashcards
What is technology of the age of exploration?
They are key inventions that helped European sailors in their voyages to uncharted waters between the 15th and 17th centuries
What did the caravel do?
The caravel revolutionized shipbuilding, offering a versatile vessel for various purposes.
What did the magnetic compass do?
The magnetic compass provided sailors with navigational guidance, enabling them to venture further.
What did the astrolabe do?
It calculates latitude by measuring altitude of the sun and prominent stars as they relate to the horizon.
What did the sextant do?
It was used to measure latitude even while the ship was moving up and down as the line between the horizon and stars
What did timekeeping devices and mechanical clocks do?
They helped maintain a schedule for a crew and would also be used to calculate the speed of a ship. Sailors had to depend on sand hourglasses to measure time.
What did the stern-mounted rudder do?
It improve a ships ability to maneuver, enhancing navigation in open seas
What did the traverse board do?
It was used for ships to document their speed and direction.
