Which of the Following Maritime Innovations Allowed Sailors to Maximize

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following maritime innovations allowed sailors to maximize the power of the monsoon trade winds in the Indian Ocean?

• A) The stern-mounted rudder
• B) The magnetic needle compass
• C) The single-masted cog
• D) The lateen sail

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