Which of the Following Was Not a Development of the "Maritime

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a development of the "maritime revolution" of the fifteenth century?

• A) New materials for constructing ships
• B) A more maneuverable ship
• C) A new type of sail
• D) Mastering the compass
• E) Better use of the astrolabe

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