European Exploration Vocab

Front

What is the act of traveling in search of new lands, ideas, and/or things called?

Back

Exploration

Front

Which term describes a long and difficult travel route by sea?

Back

Voyage

Front

What instrument has a magnetic pointer that points north and helps with directions?

Back

Compass

Front

What is a scientific instrument used to determine a ship's location by measuring the angle of the sun or a star?

Back

Astrolabe

Front

What is a small, fast ship that could easily maneuver the winds and sail close to shore?

Back

Caravel

Front

Who were the Spanish explorers and conquerors?

Back

Conquistadors

Front

What is the Northwest Passage?

Back

An all-water route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Front

What is a territory controlled by a stronger country called?

Back

Colony

Front

What term describes people native to the land?

Back

Indigenous

Front

What was the Middle Passage?

Back

A journey of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean