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European Exploration: Technology

AIM: Why did Europeans want to go out and explore the world?. Do Now: Technology Worksheet. European Exploration: Technology. BETA: Mr. Ott Global History & Geography. AIM: Why did Europeans want to go out and explore the world?. 3 “G’s” a nd a “T”. Caravel. Technology.

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European Exploration: Technology

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  1. AIM: Why did Europeans want to go out and explore the world? Do Now: Technology Worksheet European Exploration: Technology BETA: Mr. Ott Global History & Geography

  2. AIM: Why did Europeans want to go out and explore the world? 3 “G’s” and a “T”

  3. Caravel Technology • Fast and popular ship design during exploration • Nina and Pinta were both caravels (Columbus’ Ships) • Most had triangular sails that allowed them to tack or sail on a zig-zag course which made them go faster.

  4. More Technology Compass, Astrolabe and Sextant Compass • Uses the Earth’s magnetic field to find direction • Invented in China about 259BC • Used by Europeans during exploration

  5. More Technology Compass, Astrolabe and Sextant Sextant • Instrument used to measure the altitude of a celestial body • Astrolabe • Ancient astronomical computer • Astrolabes are used to show how the sky looks at a specific place at a given time

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