Ch. 3 Vocabulary Explorers

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Kingdom

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A place ruled by a king or queen.

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Caravan

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A group of people and animals traveling together.

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Technology

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The use of scientific knowledge and tools to make things.

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Navigation

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The science of planning and controlling the direction of a journey.

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profit

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The money a business has after paying all expenses.

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Slavery

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When people are bought and sold and forced to work without freedom.

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Settlement

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A small community of people living in a new place.

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epidemic

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An outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people.

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circumnavigate

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Navigate completely around the world.

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empire

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A group of states or territories controlled by a single ruler.