Unit 2 Vocabulary

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

• A military alliance between European countries

• A treaty to end the exploration era

Who were the Conquistadors?

• Spanish explorers who conquered parts of the Americas

• French traders in Canada

• English settlers in Australia

• Portuguese sailors in India

What was the Northwest Passage?

• A land route across North America

• A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• A trade route between Africa and Europe

• A river in South America

What is an Astrolabe used for?

• Measuring time

• Navigating by the stars

• Calculating speed

• Predicting weather

What is a Caravel?

• A type of ship used for long voyages

• A type of weapon used by Conquistadors

• A map used for navigation

• A treaty between European nations

What is Mercantilism?

• An economic policy aimed at accumulating wealth through trade

• A religious movement in Europe

• A political alliance in Asia

• A cultural exchange program

What is the purpose of a Compass?

• To measure altitude

• To determine direction

• To calculate distance

• To predict weather

What does Cartography involve?

• The study of stars

• The making of maps

• The writing of books

• The building of ships

What was the Encomienda System?

• A labor system where natives worked for Spanish landowners

• A trade agreement between Spain and Portugal

• A navigation technique used by sailors

• A religious practice in South America

What was the Patroon System?

• A land grant system in the Dutch colonies

• A military strategy used in Europe

• A religious reform movement

• A trade route in Asia