What is a settlement?

A community or group of people creating a new place to live

An object made by humans of cultural or historical interest

What is an expedition?

A journey or voyage for a specific purpose

Gaining control over a place or people through military force

A long-established custom or belief

A particular attitude or way of looking at something

What does heritage include?

Traditions, achievements, and beliefs from previous generations

What does entrepreneurial relate to?

Willingness to take risks and start new ventures

What does latitude measure?

How far north or south you are from the equator

What does longitude measure?

How far east or west you are from the prime meridian

What is a compass used for?

Showing directions of north, south, east, and west

What is a sextant used for?

Measuring the angle between two visible objects

What is an astrolabe?

An ancient instrument for making astronomical measurements.

What does seaworthy describe?

A ship that is fit for sailing and can withstand sea conditions

What are AIMS of exploration?

The goals or objectives explorers want to achieve

What are OBSTACLES to exploration?

The challenges or difficulties explorers face

What was the Reconquista?

A time in Spanish history when Christian kingdoms regained territory.

What was the main reason European explorers traveled to the New World?

To find new trade routes and riches

What was Amerigo Vespucci's contribution to the New World exploration?

He realized that the New World was a separate continent

FAC: Explorers/Age of Discovery Flashcards

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What is an explorer?

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Someone who travels to new places to learn.

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Who are indigenous people?

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People who are the original inhabitants of a place.

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What is colonization?

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The process of settling in a new area and taking control.

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What does navigation involve?

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Planning and controlling the course of a ship or vehicle

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What is a voyage?

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A long journey by sea or space

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What does culture include?

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Beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior

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What is trade?

Back

Buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services

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