History Flashcards
1
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Cartographer
A
Map Maker
2
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Caravel
A
A small fast Spanish or Portuguese ship
3
Q
Navigate
A
To plan or direct a course of ships or vehicle
4
Q
Strait
A
A narrow passage of water
5
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Claimed
A
To take something and call it yours
6
Q
Seadogs
A
English explorer
7
Q
Northwest Passage
A
A direct route Asia from North America
8
Q
Plundered
A
Steal goods from a place or person typivally in a time of war by force
9
Q
Empire
A
An extensive group of states or countries all ruled by a supreme authority (emperor)
10
Q
Trading Posts
A
A store or small settlement for trading
11
Q
Missionary
A
Someone sent to spread religion
12
Q
Indies
A
Islands of Indonesia which was a source of spices gold perfume and jewels