Which of the Following Attributes Made the Caravel Useful in Exploring

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following attributes made the caravel useful in exploring African coasts?

• A) The caravel had four masts with square sails,allowing it to sail into the winds that roared up the African coast.
• B) The caravel was a method of finding longitude,which allowed Portuguese mariners to locate themselves out of sight of land.
• C) The caravel was a Muslim invention that allowed sailors to determine latitude by measuring the height of the sun above the horizon.
• D) The caravel was more maneuverable in coastal estuaries because it had triangular sails that gave it the ability to tack.

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