age of exploration (key words) Flashcards
renaissance
silk and spices
a trade needed to help preserve and flavor food (very profitable from the east)
quadrant, astrolabe
instruments that determined a ships latitude (the distance from the equator) by using the position of the stars and sun
compass
instrument used to identify north, and so calculate the direction of the ship
log and line
measured a ships speed in knots by letting out a rope with knots tied in it at regular intervals
logbook
a book that recorded various data, scenarios and situations which are later used for reference, case study and for marine insurance purpose in case of damage to the ship or loss of the ships property. should be properly filled with no errors
portolan charts
developed by the portuguese which mapped harbours and coastlines more precisely, recording info like currents, tides and depth
cartography
the practice of making maps as well as the study of maps
caravel ship
a type of ship large and sturdy enough to make long journeys and sail in all winds. caravels used lateen sails and had caravel-built hulls
clinker built
a method of boat building where the edges of hull planks overlap, called a “land” or “landing”
mutiny
sailors rebelling against there captain
scurvy
an illness that was caused by the lack of foods rich in vit c (e.g. citrus fruit)
typhoid
an illness cause by the lack of fresh water
conquistadores
spanish for ‘conqueres’: soldiers who conquered the native peoples of south america
colonization
when a country takes over another territory and settles some of its own people there to control it
