Social Studies Vocab. Words Flashcards
Navigation
The science of planning and controlling the direction of a ship
Technology
The use of scientific knowledge and tools to do things better and more rapidly
Astrolabe
A navigation tool that measures the height of the sun or a star against the horizon
Slavery
A cruel system which buys and sells people and made them work without pay
Profit
Money left over after all expenses have been payed
Claim
To declare something as your own
Armada
A large fleet of ships
Invasion
An attack by an armed force to conquer another country
Colony
A territory ruled by another country
Mission
A religious community where priests teach Christianity
Convert
To change a religion or belief
Settlement
A small community of people living in a new place
Epidemic
An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and effects many people
Circumnavigate
To sail completely around something
Expedition
A journey to achieve a goal
