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

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. the caravel.

The caravel was a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Its design allowed for longer voyages and facilitated the exploration of new trade routes, significantly enhancing sea travel and trade in the Afro-Eurasian region.