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misspop

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on: Aug 22, 2018

What was the mistaken calculation made by Ptolemy that contributed to the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus?
  a. Current movements
  b. Size of the Atlantic Ocean
  c. Shape of Earth
  d. Longitude lines
  e. Circumference of Earth



Question 2

Which technological innovation was used by Prince Henry the Navigator's explorers to aid in discovering
  new trade routes?
  a. Sextant
  b. Batten sails
  c. Compass
  d. Chronometer
  e. Traverse boards



ebenov

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

c


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