Technology of the High Seas
Technology of the High Seas is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 2: The Age of Exploration in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
Key Concepts
Long distance ocean travel was impossible without new technology. Shipbuilders designed the Caravel , a ship with triangular Lateen Sails that allowed it to sail against the wind. This made return voyages possible.
Sailors also used new navigational tools. The Astrolabe (borrowed from the Islamic world) allowed captains to calculate their latitude by measuring the position of the stars. The Magnetic Compass (from China) showed direction. Combined with better maps ( Cartography ), these tools gave sailors the confidence to leave the coastline and sail into the open ocean.
Common Questions
What is Technology of the High Seas?
Technology of the High Seas is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 2: The Age of Exploration in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7).
What grade level is Technology of the High Seas for?
Technology of the High Seas is part of the Grade 7 History curriculum, covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7). It is designed for students studying History at the Grade 7 level.
How can I learn Technology of the High Seas?
Pengi offers an AI-guided lesson for Technology of the High Seas that walks you through the key concepts step by step. The lesson is aligned to Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7) so the content matches what you see in class.
How do I practice Technology of the High Seas?
After learning the concept, use the Practice mode to work through targeted exercises on Technology of the High Seas. The AI adapts to your level and gives feedback on each answer so you can identify and fix mistakes.
Which textbook covers Technology of the High Seas?
Technology of the High Seas is covered in Pengi Social Studies (Grade 7), specifically in Chapter 10: The Early Modern World under Lesson 2: The Age of Exploration. Pengi's lesson is aligned directly to this textbook so you can follow along with your class.
Is Technology of the High Seas free to study on Pengi?
Yes, the core Learn and Practice modes for Technology of the High Seas are available for free on Pengi. No credit card is required to start studying.