Exploration Vocab Flashcards

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Cartography

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The art of science and mapmaking

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Carvel

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A light sailing ship that is easy to maneuver and can sail in shallow water

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Monarchy

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A form of government with one person in charge. It is passed down to the heir

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Lateen Sails

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A triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast

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Astrolabe

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An instrument used to make astronomical measurement in navigation for calculating latitude

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Compass

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An instrument with a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and directions from it

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Capitalism

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an economic system based on investment of money (capital) for profit
Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

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Market Economy

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an economy in which prices are determined by the buying and selling decisions of individuals in the marketplace

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Cottage Industry

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a small scale business in which people work mostly at home

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Mercantilism

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an economic policy by which nations try to gather as much gold and silver as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies

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