Starter quiz

  • Who was a 16th century seafarer?
    • John Cabot
    • Zheng He
    • William Adams  ✓
  • Which of these did sailors use in the 16th century? Tick two items.
    • compass  ✓
    • lead line  ✓
    • canoe
    • longboat
  • Why is rigging helpful on a ship?
    • it gives the crew new skills
    • it makes the masts stronger
    • it controls the movement of the sails  ✓
  • What lies between Europe and the Americas?
    • Atlantic Ocean  ✓
    • only land
    • no land, just water
  • Which continent lies to the east of Europe?
    • Asia  ✓
    • China
    • America
  • What device can show you if you are travelling north, south, east or west?
    • calculator
    • compass  ✓
    • rudder
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