Age of Exploration Vocabulary

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Spice Islands: __________

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The Spice Islands refer to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, known for their valuable spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Molucca’s Spices: __________

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Molucca’s Spices are spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and mace that were highly sought after in Europe and originated from the Molucca Islands (Spice Islands) in Indonesia.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Cartographer: __________

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A cartographer is a person who makes maps.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Astrolabe: __________

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An astrolabe is an ancient instrument used by navigators to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Magnetic Compass: __________

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A magnetic compass is a navigational instrument that shows directions using a magnetic needle that points north.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: Sternpost Rudder: __________

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A sternpost rudder is a steering device attached to the back (stern) of a ship, allowing for better control and navigation.

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Define the following term from the Age of Exploration Vocabulary: The 3 G’s of Exploration: __________

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The 3 G’s of Exploration are Gold, God, and Glory, representing the main motivations for European exploration.

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The other 2 G’s of Exploration: __________

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Guns and Germs.

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Where did Christopher Columbus believe he had landed? Canada, Mexico, East Indies, Australia

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East Indies

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What day did Christopher Columbus land in the "New World"?

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October 12, 1492