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How did new technologies affect various parts of the world? Essential Question How did new technologies affect various parts of the world?
How did explorers navigate at sea? Many tools to navigate came about through trade COMPASS ASTROLABE Used a magnetized needle to determine direction Used the sun and stars to determine latitude
Used new data to create better maps How did navigation improve maps? Mapmakers CARTOGRAPHERS Used new data to create better maps
European sailing vessels What were their ships like? Design features: Triangular sails Moveable rudder Small square sails Equipped with rifles and cannons CARAVELS European sailing vessels
How powerful were the explorers? An mixture of chemical that exploded when lit GUNPOWDER A Chinese invention Brought to Europe during the Crusades Fire power used in conquest….. Soon conquest would go hand in hand with exploration
How did new technologies affect various parts of the world? Essential Question How did new technologies affect various parts of the world?
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