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 measurements 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 an investment of money (capital) for profit
Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

Question 8

market economy

Answer 8

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

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