Exploration Vocabulary

The Spanish law that stated the Spanish had to enslave the people they conquered.

• Economics

• Encomienda

• Hammurabi's Code

• Enumerated Rights

The belief that the wealth of a nation depends on its supply of gold and silver.

• Mercantilism

• Economics

• Capitalism

• Laissez-Faire

An economic system based on free enterprise and competition.

• Economics

• Mercantilism

• Laissez Faire

• Capitalism

A phrase meaning let the people do as they choose, like deciding what they will buy and sell.

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Laissez Faire

• Economics

The exchange of goods, ideas, plants and animals between Europe and the Americas.

• Triangular Trade

• Slave Trade

• Columbian Exchange

• Triangular Exchange

An overseas land possession of a conquering country.

• State

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Possession

The production, consumption and distribution of goods and services.

• Laissez Faire

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Economics

A device used to navigate by looking at the stars.

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Caravel

• Lateen sail

A magnetic device used to find direction

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Carvel

• Lateen Sail

A small, fast sailing ship that could travel great distances

• Astrolabe

• Compass

• Caravel

• Lateen Sail