Exploration Flashcards

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cartography

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The art and science of mapmaking

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caravel

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

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monarchy

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

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lateen sails

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

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astrolabe

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

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compass

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

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capitalism

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

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market economy

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

Example: Law of supply and demand

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cottage industry

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a small scale business in which people work mostly at home

Example: Mom and Pop business

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mercantilism

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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

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