Age of Exploration Vocabulary

Triangular Trade

• A system of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas involving the exchange of goods, enslaved people, and raw materials.

• A trade route exclusively for the exchange of spices between Europe and Asia.

• A method of trade that only involved the Americas and Asia during the 18th century.

• A system of trade that focused solely on the exchange of textiles between Africa and Europe.

Astrolabe

• A historical instrument used by sailors to measure the altitude of stars and planets to navigate at sea.

• A modern device for measuring temperature and humidity.

• A type of telescope used for observing distant galaxies.

• An ancient tool for calculating the time of day based on the position of the sun.

Middle Passage

• The route taken by explorers to discover new lands.

• The sea route taken by slave ships from West Africa to the Americas, known for its brutal conditions and high mortality rates among enslaved people.

• A trade route for spices and silk between Europe and Asia.

• The path used by immigrants traveling to the United States in the 19th century.

Old World

• The term used to describe Europe, Asia, and Africa before the discovery of the Americas.

• A term for the continents discovered after the Americas.

• A historical term for the ancient civilizations of the Americas.

• A phrase used to describe the modern countries of Europe.

New World

• The term used to describe the Americas and the islands of the Caribbean following their discovery by Europeans.

• A term for the ancient civilizations of Europe.

• A name for the continents of Asia and Africa.

• A phrase used to describe the European Renaissance.

Mercantilism

• An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling precious metals and maintaining a favorable balance of trade to increase national power.

• A system where the government controls all aspects of the economy and production.

• An approach that advocates for free trade and minimal government intervention in the economy.

• A theory that suggests wealth is determined by the amount of land owned by a nation.

Conquistador

• A Spanish explorer and conqueror, especially one who took part in the conquest of the Americas during the 16th century.

• A type of Spanish ship used for exploration.

• A native tribe in South America.

• A Spanish term for a peaceful trader.