Which 1400s Portuguese invention made travel by sea easier and led to increased Afro-Eurasian trade?

Question

A.
the telescope
B.
the wooden ship
C.
the caravel
D.
the cloth sail

Answer 1

C. the caravel

The caravel was a key innovation in 15th-century Portuguese maritime exploration. Its design allowed for greater maneuverability and the ability to sail against the wind, which made long-distance sea travel easier and more efficient, ultimately contributing to increased trade between Africa, Europe, and Asia.