Age of Exploration: Exploration Terms

What does "Age of Exploration" mean?

• A time when countries fought for independence.

• A time when European countries sent explorers to discover new lands.

• A time when people moved to cities to find work.

• A time when farmers discovered new crops.

What is an "astrolabe"?

• A type of ship used for long voyages.

• A tool used by sailors to figure out their location by looking at the stars.

• A device to measure speed on the ocean.

• A map of the constellations.

What is a "caravel"?

• A fast, small ship that helped explorers sail farther.

• A type of weapon used during the Age of Exploration.

• A large cargo ship used for trading.

• A ship that stayed close to the shore.

What does "circumnavigate" mean?

• To explore only the coasts of continents.

• To map new lands.

• To travel all the way around the Earth.

• To sail to a specific location.

What is a "compass"?

• A tool that shows direction using Earth's magnetic field.

• A device that measures the speed of a ship.

• A map used to find trade routes.

• A tool to locate the North Star.

What is a "navigator"?

• A person who builds ships for long voyages.

• A person who plans and directs the course of a ship.

• A person who defends a ship from pirates.

• A person who explores uncharted lands.

What does "route" mean?

• A method of steering a ship.

• A path or course taken to travel from one place to another.

• A tool used to measure a ship’s location.

• A dangerous storm at sea.

What is "cartography"?

• The study of stars for navigation.

• The art and science of making maps.

• The process of building ships.

• The exploration of new trade routes.

What is an "expedition"?

• A journey with a specific purpose, like exploring or discovering.

• A war between two countries.

• A trade route across the ocean.

• A meeting to decide where to explore.

What is a "monopoly"?

• A trade route controlled by multiple countries.

• A map that shows all possible trade routes.

• When one country or company controls all trade of a certain product.

• A tax placed on goods by European countries.