Age of Exploration Review

Define the term 'San Salvador'.

• Where Columbus landed.

• A city in Brazil.

• A type of tropical fruit.

• A famous mountain range.

Who were The Taino people?

• People who Columbus met in San Salvador.

• A group of explorers who traveled with Columbus.

• A tribe from the African continent.

• A European community known for their seafaring skills.

Define the term 'Navigation'.

• Science of guiding a vehicle (boat).

• Art of creating maps.

• Study of celestial bodies.

• Process of building ships.

Define the term 'merchants'.

• People who make a living buying and selling goods.

• Individuals who primarily engage in farming activities.

• Professionals who provide medical services.

• Artists who create visual or performing arts.

Define the term 'claim'.

• To declare as yours/conquer.

• To ignore or dismiss.

• To create or invent something.

• To destroy or dismantle.

Define the term 'Printing press'.

• Moveable type machine to print.

• A device for digital communication.

• A tool for sculpting.

• An instrument for measuring temperature.

Define the term 'Astrolabe'.

• Measures the position of stars to identify latitude.

• A device used to measure atmospheric pressure.

• An instrument for measuring wind speed.

• A tool used for navigation under the sea.

Define the term 'Compass'.

• Tells which direction you are going.

• A device used to measure temperature.

• An instrument for measuring time.

• A tool used for drawing circles.

Define the term 'pilgrimage'.

• Religious journey

• A type of ancient trade route.

• A form of cultural exchange.

• A historical battle strategy.

Define the term 'Primary source'.

• Written in the past by someone at that time.

• A secondary analysis of historical events.

• A fictional account of historical events.

• A modern interpretation of past events.