In what ways did Europeans owe some of their sailing technology to other peoples?

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Connor H.
Feb 21, 2018

They did not invent many of the instruments used in sailing.

Explanation:

The compass was developed in China, and the sail came from traders in the Mediterranean. The astrolabe, used for navigation, was invented by islamic nations.

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