Question
w did the astrolabe help European explorers?
A.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
B.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
C.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
D.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
A.
It was an atlas containing detailed maps of all known lands.
B.
It allowed sailors to steer their ships better.
C.
It enabled explorers to determine their position.
D.
It was an instrument used to show a ship's speed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. It enabled explorers to determine their position.
The astrolabe was an important navigational tool that allowed explorers to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, helping them determine their latitude and, thereby, their position at sea.
The astrolabe was an important navigational tool that allowed explorers to measure the altitude of celestial bodies, helping them determine their latitude and, thereby, their position at sea.