4.1 Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750

• The compass, astrolabe, and sextant were key advancements in navigation during the Transoceanic Interconnections period.


  True
• Order the types of technological innovations during the Transoceanic Interconnections period:

  1️⃣ Navigation

  2️⃣ Shipbuilding

  3️⃣ Firearms

  4️⃣ Printing Press
• Technological innovations during the Transoceanic Interconnections period facilitated global exploration, trade, and cultural exchange.

  True
• The technological innovations from 1450 to 1750 spurred increased global exploration, trade, and cultural exchange
• The printing press was developed during the Transoceanic Interconnections period to transform military power.

  False
• The printing press facilitated the spread of ideas and knowledge during the Transoceanic Interconnections period.


  True
• What did the astrolabe measure to help navigators determine their latitude?

  Altitude of celestial bodies
• The galleon was a larger, more heavily armed ship with square sails
• What type of sails did the caravel use?

  Lateen sails
• Who invented the printing press?

  Johannes Gutenberg
• The compass, astrolabe, and sextant were advancements in navigation technology.
• Which navigation tool was used to determine latitude by measuring the altitude of celestial bodies?

  Astrolabe
• What was the primary function of the compass in navigation?

  Direction and orientation
• The astrolabe enabled navigators to determine latitude.
• What is the primary role of technological innovations during the Transoceanic Interconnections period?

  Shaping global interconnections
• Improvements in ship design, such as the development of the caravel, allowed for larger, more seaworthy vessels
• The refinement of firearms, such as muskets, transformed military technology and power dynamics.


  True
• Match the technological innovation with its impact:

  Compass ↔️ Longer sea voyages

  Printing Press ↔️ Spread of information

  Caravel ↔️ Larger, more seaworthy ships

  Musket ↔️ Transformed military power
• What is technological innovation during the period from 1450 to 1750?

  Development and application of new technologies
• The caravel and galleon were improvements in ship design during the period from 1450 to 1750
• Order the following technological innovations by their primary purpose:

  1️⃣ Navigation

  2️⃣ Shipbuilding

  3️⃣ Firearms

  4️⃣ Printing Press
• The caravel was a larger, heavily armed ship designed for transoceanic voyages.

  False
• What was the impact of improved shipbuilding and navigation tools during the Transoceanic Interconnections period?

  Increased global exploration and trade
• The galleon was a heavily armed ship with square sails.
• The printing press facilitated the mass production of written documents, leading to the standardization of languages.
• What were two key improvements in shipbuilding during the Transoceanic Interconnections period?

  Caravel and galleon
• Order the following technological innovations based on their primary use during the Transoceanic Interconnections period:

  1️⃣ Compass (Navigation)

  2️⃣ Caravel (Shipbuilding)

  3️⃣ Cannon (Firearms)

  4️⃣ Printing Press (Communication)
• The compass provided direction and orientation, allowing ships to navigate more accurately across open seas
• Match the navigation tool with its description:

  Compass ↔️ Provides direction and orientation

  Astrolabe ↔️ Determines latitude by measuring celestial altitude

  Sextant ↔️ Determines latitude by measuring angles
• Match the ship type with its description:

  Caravel ↔️ Smaller, maneuverable ship with lateen sails

  Galleon ↔️ Larger, armed ship with square sails
• The printing press enabled the mass production of written materials, leading to wider dissemination of knowledge.


  True
• The introduction of firearms like cannons and muskets transformed military power and allowed European powers to exert greater influence.


  True
• What period did cartography and navigation enable exploration during?

  1450 to 1750
• The caravel and the galleon were key advancements in shipbuilding during the Transoceanic Interconnections period.


  True
• The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, revolutionized communication
• Advancements in navigation and shipbuilding enabled explorers to stay at sea for longer
• The increased availability of books due to the printing press led to higher literacy
• What was the impact of the printing press on the spread of ideas during this period?

  Mass production of information
• Advancements in navigation tools, such as the compass, enabled more accurate and longer-distance sea voyages
• What were the two ship designs that improved maritime capabilities during this period?

  Caravel and galleon