Age of Exploration Vocabulary

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A period during the 1400’s and 1500’s in which many explorers sailed the ocean and mapped the world.

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Age of Exploration

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A settlement made by a parent company.

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Colony

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To work or act together; to get along.

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Cooperation

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To come into opposition; to disagree.

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Conflict

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A desire to accomplish a goal.

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Motivation

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Something that stands in your way or tries to prevent you from accomplishing a goal.

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Obstacle

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The act of achieving one’s goals.

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Accomplishment

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The science of piloting ships.

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Navigation

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An instrument used by sailors to observe the position of the stars.

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Astrolabe

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Small, fast ship with a broad bow.

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Caravel