SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Three tools are of particular importance to this time period: lateen sails, the astrolabe, and the magnetic compass. Lateen sails were triangular sails which allowed ships to sail directly into the wind, versus the formerly used square sails that did not allow ships to sail into the wind.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major technological advancements made the Age of Exploration possible. These include: the astrolabe, magnetic compass, caravel, sextant, gunpowder and firearms, as well as improvements to map making.

Detailed explanation-3: -The European Age of Exploration would not have been possible without the astrolabe and the compass, both of which were adapted from.