Explorations

Question 1

The art and science of mapmaking

Answer 1

cartography

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Caravel

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Monarchy

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Lateen sails

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Astrolabe

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Compass

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Capitalism

Question 8

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

Example: Law of supply and demand

Answer 8

Market Economy

Question 9

A small scale business in which people work mostly at home

Example: Mom and Pop business

Answer 9

Cottage Industry

Question 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
mercantilism

Answer 10

Mercantilism