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Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450 to c. 1750)
4.1 Technological Innovations from 1450 to 1750
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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
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