Beginning in the 1440s,design Changes in Portuguese Caravels Allowed Them

question 32

Multiple Choice

Beginning in the 1440s,design changes in Portuguese caravels allowed them to:

• A) sail out of sight of land for extended periods.
• B) use square sails, promoting faster travel into the wind.
• C) employ larger crews on smaller ships.
• D) utilize oars in addition to sails.
• E) sail with two masts and faster, triangular sails.

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