Exploration and Trade Terms

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God

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A motivation for exploration, often tied to the spread of Christianity.

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Gold

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A primary motivation for exploration, representing wealth and riches.

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Glory

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The pursuit of national prestige and personal fame through exploration.

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Circumnavigate

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To travel all the way around the world.

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Cartographer

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A person who draws or produces maps.

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Privateer

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A private person or ship authorized by a government to attack foreign ships during wartime.

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Pirate

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A person who attacks and robs ships at sea without authorization.

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Trade

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The action of buying and selling goods and services.

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Spice Isles

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A term often used to refer to the Moluccas, a group of islands in Indonesia known for their rich spices.

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Mercantilism

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An economic policy that is designed to maximize the exports and minimize the imports for an economy.