Which of the Following Is an Example of a European

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a European innovation made possible by borrowing technologies from other civilizations?

• A) The use of the compass in farming
• B) The use of gunpowder in cannons
• C) The use of papermaking in mills
• D) The use of the lateen sail in textile production

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Definitions:

Contractile

Referring to the ability to contract or shorten, characteristic of muscle cells and tissues in response to stimuli.

Muscle Tissue

A material made up of strands that can contract to produce movement in the body.

Epithelial Tissue

One of the four basic types of tissue in the body, forming the lining of organs and structures, and serving as a barrier and protective surface.

Kidney Tubules

Microscopic tubes in the kidney where urine is formed through the process of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.