Age of Exploration Vocabulary

Front

What years are considered the 15th century?

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1400-1500 A.D.

Front

What does the term Old World refer to? Options: Europe, Africa, and Asia; North and South America

Back

Europe, Africa, and Asia

Front

What instrument allowed sailors to determine their position at sea?

Back

Astrolabe

Front

What type of sailing ship was commonly used by European explorers?

Back

Caravel

Front

Define the word "mutiny".

Back

A rebellion or revolt against authority.

Front

What does it mean to circumnavigate?

Back

To sail around something

Front

What is a small community or village built in a new land called?

Back

Settlement

Front

Spanish explorers during the time of European Exploration were called ______________.

Back

conquistadors

Front

When nations or areas of the world depend on each other for their needs, this is called __________.

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interdependence

Front

The common values and traditions of a society, such as language, government, and family relationships.

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Culture