Transport on WATER Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first sailboat called?
A
Arab dhows
2
Q
Where was the first sail boat used?
A
Asia & East Africa
3
Q
Why did people start using sail boats?
A
To carry goods to trade with other countries
4
Q
What sail boat is strong and could travel long distances?
A
The Chinese Junk
5
Q
The Chinese transported what on their ships?
A
People and goods
6
Q
What are the boats which are wind powered called?
A
Portuguese Caravels
7
Q
Sailors used caravels to travel where?
A
To the Cape in South Africa
8
Q
Which ships were used to trade with countries that are far way?
A
British Tall Ships
