Exploration Vocab Flashcards
Cartography
The art of science and mapmaking
Carvel
A light sailing ship that is easy to maneuver and can sail in shallow water
Monarchy
A form of government with one person in charge. It is passed down to the heir
Lateen Sails
A triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast
Astrolabe
An instrument used to make astronomical measurement in navigation for calculating latitude
Compass
An instrument with a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and directions from it
Capitalism
an economic system based on investment of money (capital) for profit
Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
Market Economy
an economy in which prices are determined by the buying and selling decisions of individuals in the marketplace
Cottage Industry
a small scale business in which people work mostly at home
Mercantilism
an economic policy by which nations try to gather as much gold and silver as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies
