Question

how did the compass support explorers during the age of exploration?
a. it measured trade route length across continents
b. it tracked the locations of enemy naval forces
c. it predicted the weather and wind direction patterns
d. it allowed them to determine direction while sailing

what did colonization mean for european powers during the age of exploration?
a. traveling together in groups to maintain safety
b. establishing a colony away from ones original home
c. mapping coastlines to gain territorial boundaries
d. signing economic agreements with foreign powers

Explanation:

For the first question, a compass is a tool that shows direction. During the Age of Exploration, explorers used it while sailing. Option d is correct as it directly relates to the compass's function of determining direction. Options a (measuring trade - route length) is not a compass function. Option b (tracking enemy naval forces) and option c (predicting weather and wind) are not what a compass does.

For the second question, colonization means establishing a colony in a new place. Option b is correct. Option a (traveling in groups for safety) is about exploration logistics, not colonization. Option c (mapping coastlines for territorial boundaries) is part of exploration but not the definition of colonization. Option d (signing economic agreements) is more about diplomacy or trade deals, not colonization.

Answer:

d. It allowed them to determine direction while sailing
b. Establishing a colony away from one’s original home