单选题
[阅读理解]The great sea voyages of Europe's “Age of Discovery，” such as Christopher Columbus's trip to the West Indies in 1492， would have been impossible without the use of a compass. This great device for sea voyages was introduced to the West from China during the thirteenth century We have to thank ancient Chinese for their invention of the compass.
What is the paragraph mainly about？
A.Columbus was a great sailor and discoverer.
B.The compass was invented by Columbus.
C.The invention of the compass is important in human history.
D.Columbus introduced the compass to the West Indies.
正确答案：C
答案解析：本段讲了如果没有指南针，欧洲的海上航行可能无法实现。由此可见，指南针的发明对于人类历史的发展是非常重要的。