Question
How did the astrolabe help European explorers?
A.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
B.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
C.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
D.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
A.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
B.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
C.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
D.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. It enabled explorers to determine their position.
The astrolabe was an essential navigational tool that helped European explorers by allowing them to measure the angle of celestial bodies above the horizon, which in turn enabled them to determine their latitude and improve their navigation at sea.
The astrolabe was an essential navigational tool that helped European explorers by allowing them to measure the angle of celestial bodies above the horizon, which in turn enabled them to determine their latitude and improve their navigation at sea.