Seafaring in the early Mediterranean world
I can describe the galleys of the early Mediterranean.
Seafaring in the early Mediterranean world
I can describe the galleys of the early Mediterranean.
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Key learning points
- While the Polynesians were exploring the Pacific Ocean, other humans were exploring the Mediterranean.
- The ancient Minoans, Phoenecians and Greeks used galleys to transport people and goods around the Mediterranean.
- Galleys had sails and many oars.
- Galleys were also used for warfare and would sometimes ram into each other.
Keywords
Galley - a galley is large, low ship with a sail and many oars
Oar - an oar is a long pole with a flat end, used for moving a boat
Oarsmen - the people who push and pull the oars on a boat are oarsmen
Warship - a ship used for fighting is known as a warship
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the Mediterranean is a single country.
The Mediterranean is a large area surrounding and including the Mediterranean Sea. Many countries are part of this area.
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the hard outer shell
a large piece of cloth attached to the boat
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