Which of the Following Is True of the Lateen Sail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the lateen sail?

A) It ushered in the age of discovery by allowing sailors to point the bow of the boat in the desired direction.
B) It kept ships from sliding sideways when moving across the wind, thus eliminating the need for oars.
C) It made ships more maneuverable, thus allowing merchants to sail out of the Mediterranean and north around the European coast.
D) It hampered sea trade by making ships much more difficult to maneuver.