Age Of Exploration Flashcards
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Log
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A record kept by the captain of the voyage
2
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Treaty of tordesillas
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The division of the new world
3
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New world
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Name of the land discovered by Columbus
4
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Mutiny
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When the crew disobeys the captain and takes over the ship
5
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Straits
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A narrow passage between two land masses
6
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Montezuma
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The Aztec leader
7
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Inca empire
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Taken over by Pizarro
8
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Colony
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A county that is controlled by another more powerful country
9
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Plantation
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Large farm where slaves grew crops such as sugar
10
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Smallpox
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A deadly disease brought by Europeans to the new world
11
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Caravel
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Small fast and easy to steer made by the Portuguese
12
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Triangular lateen sails
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Allowed ship to sail in to the wind
13
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Enterprise of the indies
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Columbus’ journey to the East Indies
