Look at the picture of an astrolabe and answer the question.

The photograph shows a spherical astrolabe in a museum.

How did the advancement of astrolabes by Islamic cultures influence Europeans?
A.

It helped steer ships, which made it easier to sail against the wind.
B.

It measured time, which helped calculate the speed of ships during the Age of Exploration.
C.

It located magnetic north, which allowed for more accurate travel and maps.

D
.

It allowed for navigation on the open sea, which led to global exploration by Europeans.

D. It allowed for navigation on the open sea, which led to global exploration by Europeans.