Explorations Flashcards
The art and science of mapmaking
cartography
A light sailing ship that is easy to maneuver and can sail in shallow water
caravel
A form of government with one person in charge. It is passed down to the heir.
monarchy
A triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast.
lateen sails
An instrument used to make astronomical measurement in navigation for calculating latitude
astrolabe
An instrument with a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and directions from it.
compass
an economic system based on investment of money (capital) for profit
Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
capitalism
an economy in which prices are determined by the buying and selling decisions of individuals in the marketplace
Example: Law of supply and demand
market economy
a small scale business in which people work mostly at home
Example: Mom and Pop business
cottage industry
an economic policy by which nations try to gather as much gold and silver as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies
Example: gold and silver: Spain and Portugal
: colonization: England
mercantilism
