Explorers Flashcard!

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Expedition

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a journey made for a special purpose

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geography

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the study of the physical features of the earth

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conquistador

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a conqueror-especially of Spanish decent

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exploration

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the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area

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conquer

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to overcome and take control

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colony

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a settlement of people who have moved to another country but are still ruled by their home country

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explore

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to travel through an unfamiliar country to learn more about it

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colonist

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a settler in a colony

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colonization

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the action of settling and establishing control of an area

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explorer

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a person who explores an unfamiliar area