Unit 2: Age of Exploration Vocabulary

Definition: A series of religious wars in the Middle Ages aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land

• Crusades

• Circumnavigate

• Caravel

• Renaissance

Definition: A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean

• Silk Road

• Astrolabe

• Circumnavigate

• Northwest Passage

Definition: A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, often affecting sailors on long voyages.

• Astrolabe

• SmallPox

• Scurvy

• Typhoid

Definition: Seafaring people from Scandinavia known for their raids and explorations in Europe during the Middle Ages.

• Conquistadors

• Vikings

• Nomads

• Native Americans

Definition: A period of great cultural and artistic revival in Europe from the 14th to the 17th century.

• Middle Ages

• Era of Good Feelings

• Great Awakening

• Renaissance

Definition: An ancient instrument used by sailors to measure the position of stars and navigate the seas.

• Compass

• Astroblabe

• Speedometer

• Caravel

Definition: A small, fast ship developed in the 15th century that was used for exploration.

• Caravel

• Speedboat

• Sailing yacht

• Astrolabe

Definition: The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World after Columbus's voyages.

• Bartering

• Mercantilism

• Triangle Trade

• Columbian Exchange

Definition: To sail or travel all the way around something, especially the Earth.

• Circumnavigate

• Charter

• Mutiny

• Northwest Passage

Definition: An ancient trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea, allowing for the exchange of goods and culture.

• Circumnavigate

• Cape of Good Hope

• Silk Road

• Northwest Passage