Which of the Following Is True of the Lateen Sail

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the lateen sail?

• A) It ushered in the age of discovery by allowing sailors to point the bow of the boat in the desired direction.
• B) It kept ships from sliding sideways when moving across the wind, thus eliminating the need for oars.
• C) It made ships more maneuverable, thus allowing merchants to sail out of the Mediterranean and north around the European coast.
• D) It hampered sea trade by making ships much more difficult to maneuver.

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