Ch. 3 Explorers Vocabulary Pre-test

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What is a "Kingdom"?

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A place ruled by a king or queen.

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What does "Caravan" mean?

Back

A group of people and animals traveling together.

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What is "Technology"?

Back

The use of scientific knowledge and tools to make things.

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What is navigation?

Back

The science of planning and controlling the direction of a journey.

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What is profit?

Back

The money a company has after paying all expenses.

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What is slavery?

Back

When people are bought and sold and forced to work without freedom.

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What is a settlement?

Back

A small community of people living in a new place.

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What is an epidemic?

Back

An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many people.

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What does circumnavigate mean?

Back

To sail completely around the world.

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What is an empire?

Back

A group of states or territories controlled by a single ruler.