PICTURE B
Picture B is a scene showing a ship from Da Gama's voyage to India, 1498 - Junior Cycle History - Question b - 2018
Question b
PICTURE B
Picture B is a scene showing a ship from Da Gama's voyage to India, 1498.
(i) What name is given to the type of sailing ship in Picture B?
(ii) Give two... show full transcript
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Picture B is a scene showing a ship from Da Gama's voyage to India, 1498 - Junior Cycle History - Question b - 2018
Step 1
What name is given to the type of sailing ship in Picture B?
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The type of sailing ship shown in Picture B is called a Caravel.
Step 2
Give two features of this new type of sailing ship.
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The caravel is designed with lateen sails, which allow for better maneuverability and speed.
It features a clinker-built construction, providing strength while maintaining a lighter weight.
Step 3
Name two instruments that helped sailors to navigate at sea during the Age of Explorations.
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Compass - A tool for determining direction.
Astrolabe - An instrument used to measure the altitude of stars, aiding in determining latitude.
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