Which of the following is not one of the technological advancements that furthered European exploration between the 1400 and 1800’s?

A. Sextant
Incorrect. This helped pinpoint navigational positions.

B. Compass
Incorrect. This helped explorers locate true north.

C. Astrolabe
Incorrect. This helped locate latitude on a ship.

D. Use of wood in ships
Correct! Wood was actually replaced by iron during this time.

Which of the following are NOT significant changes in map making over time?

A. There have been no visible changes in map making over time.
Correct! Maps have actually changed tremendously over time.

B. There have been major changes involving the placement of landforms and bodies of water.
Incorrect. This is a way that map making has changed over time.

C. There have been major advancements in the accuracy of latitude and longitude, thus making maps much more useful.
Incorrect. This is a way that map making has changed over time.

D. Maps began to reflect both political and physical geography more accurately.
Incorrect. This is a way that map making has changed over time.

What was changed involving the rudder of a ship in the 1400’s to help steering?

A. It was removed completely as it was seen as unnecessary.
Incorrect. The rudder of a ship is key to being able to steer through the waters.

B. It was moved from the back of the ship to the front of the ship to be used as a guide.
Incorrect.

C. It was moved from the side of a ship to the back to help guide the ships from the back.
Correct!

D. It was moved from the front of a ship to the side of a ship.
Incorrect. Part of the problems with early ships was that the rudder was located on their side.

Which of the following was not a significant European exploration?

A. Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas.
Incorrect. This was very significant as it was the initial discovery of the Americas.

B. Zeng He leads expeditions throughout the Indian Ocean.
Correct! Zeng He was an explorer for the Ming Dynasty in China, not any European country.

C. Ferdinand Magellan leads the first round the world voyage.
Incorrect. This was significant in that it proved the world was round, and that you could get around the world completely by water routes.

D. Vasco da Gama established a trade route in the Indian Ocean.
Incorrect. This led to easier trade for Portugal through the area of South Asia.