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How did the invention of the compass and the astrolabe contribute to European expansion?
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∙ 13y ago
it help them sail in the right direction
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How did astrolabe help European explorers?
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
Why did the europeans make astrolabe and magnetic compass?
it allowed european nations to undertake transoceanic voyages without fear of getting lost
What instrument invented by the Chinese to show direction?
the compass. it was a very useful invention for European sailors.
What European invention helped tell explorers in what directions they were traveling?
they used astrolabes, which is a tool that help you use the sun and stars find your location, and they used magnetic compasses.
What is gioanni da verrazano nautical instrument?
The nautical instrument that Gioanni da Verrazano used wasn't much. He had a compass, lead line, astrolabe, cross staff, quadrant, traverse board and a tide calculator. His writings of his account on his voyage in 1524 to the North American continent was details that were previously unknown to European mapmakers.
How did astrolabe help European explorers?
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
How did the astrolabe help European explorer?
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
Three causes of European expansion?
Three causes of European expansion are; economic causes, internal political stresses, international tensions.
What was european expansion was driven by?
Wealth and Trade
What is the expansion of EUC?
European Union Countries
What was the nation that lead the way for European expansion into the Americas?
Portugal led the way to European expansion, mainly because of its advancement in the making of ships and maps.
What technological development enabled European navigators to determine their location during the age of exploration?
Lateen sail
Why did the europeans make astrolabe and magnetic compass?
it allowed european nations to undertake transoceanic voyages without fear of getting lost
European expansion was driven by?
fear of African empires.
What were the reasons for European expansion into latin America?
morning
What three technological advances that furthered European explorations?
scientific knowledge - which for practical proses paved the way for European voyages and a printing press - which made it easy to print books
How did the signoria form of government contribute to European culture?
It was different from the natural European culture.
