Life at Sea Part #1
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Social Studies
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7th Grade
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Jennifer Davidson
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6 Slides • 12 Questions
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Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Getting a royal sponsorship for an expedition was easy. Kings and queen were eager to finance exploration.
TRUE
FALSE
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Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Columbus was turned down 4 times by 2 different kings while looking for royal sponsorships.
TRUE
FALSE
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Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Many explorers did not sail/explore for their home country.
TRUE
FALSE
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Match
First Mate
Helmsman
Boatswain
Master Gunner
Captain
Ranks just below Captain; takes over if the Captain can't continue
Steers the ship
Deck boss
In charge of artillery/guns
In command of the ship
Ranks just below Captain; takes over if the Captain can't continue
Steers the ship
Deck boss
In charge of artillery/guns
In command of the ship
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Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is correct?
The Master of the ship oversees navigation while the Quartermaster prepares nautical charts and navigational instruments.
The Master of the ship prepares nautical charts and navigational instruments while the Quartermaster oversees navigation.
The Master of the ship is in charge of maintenance while the Quartermaster steers the ship.
The Master of the ship manages the deck while the Quartermaster of the ship navigates.
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Multiple Choice
Who would most likely be chosen as the ship's cook?
A sailor with knowledge of navigational charts and instruments.
A sailor who has been wounded in battle and is deemed unfit for other duties.
A sailor who has knowledge of medical practices and remedies.
A sailor who has experience at the helm steering the ships.
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Multiple Choice
Why were explorers forced to eat food that could be preserved such as salted beef, condensed soup, and raisins?
No refrigeration .
No access to fruit and vegetables.
No fire allowed on board to cook the meat.
This type of food was easier to ration.
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Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Hardtack, a dry biscuit made from flour mixed with water, was often filled with maggots and weavils.
TRUE
FALSE
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Multiple Choice
Which one of the following was NOT an issue with food at sea?
Mold
Rats and vermin
It was common for sailors to steal extra rations of food.
Rotten food was sold by dishonest ship suppliers.
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Multiple Choice
What did salted food and the lack of fresh water lead to?
death
dehydration
vomiting
dizzy spells
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Multiple Choice
What did Magellan's crew eat when food ran out?
Hardtack
Flour mixed with fat
Moldy bread
Sawdust
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