FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
MESOAMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS THE OLMECS TO CORTES
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Question
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Which of the following tools helped early European and Asian Navigators?
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Compasses, Maps, and Astrobles
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Cody Garmins, (Garmin Navigational System)
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Compasses, maps, and the colour of the ocean
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Apple Maps on their iPhones
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tools such as an hourglass, a quadrant, a compass and a nautical chart were vital for effective navigation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The astrolabe was one of the most important navigation tools and was used by many European explorers, including Columbus and Magellan.
Detailed explanation-3: -The cross staff, also known as the early sextant, consists of a wooden rod with a sliding crosspiece used for measuring the altitude of a star. It is thought to have originated in the 14th Century and was originally used as a land surveying instrument.
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