Social Studies Ch.4

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The Americas

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The land masses of North America, Central America, and South America.

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New World

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The name that Europeans used to refer to the Americas.

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Age of Exploration

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The period of time, beginning in the late 1400s, in which European explorers sought new routes to Asia and discovered the Americas.

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Archaeologists

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A scientist who studies artifacts to learn about past cultures.

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Astrolabe

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An early scientific tool used to observe and calculate the position of the sun and other stars.

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Cash Crops

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A crop that is grown in large quantities for sale.

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Explorers

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A person who travels in search of new geographical information.