Unit 2 Age of Exploration Flashcards
1
Q
navigation
A
a science used by sailors to find their place and plan their route
2
Q
magnetic compass
A
a tool that shows which direction is north
3
Q
astrolabe
A
a tool that helped sailors use the sun and stars to find their location
4
Q
expedition
A
a long and carefully organized trip
5
Q
entrepreneur
A
a person who starts a new business
6
Q
latitude
A
a distance north or south of the equator, usually measured in degrees
7
Q
longitude
A
a distance east or west of the prime meridian, usually measured in degrees
