Explorations

Question 1

Cartography

Answer 1

The art and science of mapmaking

Question 2

Caravel

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Monarchy

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Lateen sails

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Astrolabe

Answer 5

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

Question 6

compass

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Capitalism

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Market Economy

Answer 8

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

Example: Law of supply and demand

Question 9

Cottage industry

Answer 9

a small scale business in which people work mostly at home

Example: Mom and Pop business

Question 10

Mercantilism

Answer 10

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