Question

Which technologically advanced civilization had made important advances in navigation by the 1300s? Mali Zimbabwe Persia China

Answer 1

By the 1300s, **China** was the technologically advanced civilization that had made significant advances in navigation. During this time, Chinese mariners utilized advanced shipbuilding techniques and navigational tools such as the magnetic compass, which greatly improved their ability to navigate the seas. The period also saw the famous voyages of explorers like Zheng He in the early 15th century, although these occurred slightly after the 1300s. Nonetheless, China's advancements in navigation were well established by that time.