The explanation demonstrates an in-depth understanding of what can be learned from this example and is clear and fully developed. 3 Response clearly describes one type of archeological evidence and explains what it reveals about the past. The response demonstrates understanding of major concepts but misinterprets or omits less important ideas or details. 2 Response demonstrates a simplistic or limited understanding of how archeological evidence reveals information about the past OR Response provides an adequate description of the archeological evidence but does not explain what can be learned from the evidence. 1 Response demonstrates a minimal understanding of what can be learned from archeological evidence.
Response is incorrect or irrelevant.
In the sixteenth century, a sailor would use an instrument called a cross staff to calculate his position on the ocean. The cross staff was one of many inventions and technologies that contributed to European exploration at that time and later. Describe the role of any two of the following scientific and technological developments in the European exploration of the Americas between 1500 and 1700. Response lacks some development. Response may include one or two roles but is only partially developed.