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Early Explorers Vocabulary
Chapters 3&4
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Merchant
Someone who buys and sells goods to earn money
The rich man bought a silk robe from the merchant.
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Kingdom
A place ruled by a king or queen
Several kingdoms in West Africa grew strong because of trade.
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Caravan
A group of people and animals who travel together
Because traveling in the desert was so dangerous, merchants would travel large caravans.
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The Silk Road
Several Trade routes connecting China to Europe
Many merchants traveled on the Silk Road to buy silk, spices, and other goods from China.
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Technology
The use of scientific knowledge and tools to do things better and more rapidly
The copy machine is an important piece of technology in our school, because many teachers use it to make
homework for their students.
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Navigation
The science of planning and controlling the direction of a ship
If you want to be a Captain of a ship, you have to study
navigation.
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Astrolabe
A tool that measures the height of the sun or a star above the horizon
The astrolabe told the Captain that he was getting closer to home.
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Profit
The money a business has earned
The girls hoped to make a huge profit form their lemonade stand.
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Slavery
A cruel system in which people are bought and sold and made to work without pay
Many Africans were forced into slavery.
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Settlement
Small community of people living in a new place
If you could start your own settlement, where would you want to live?
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Epidemic
An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many people
There was an epidemic of chicken pox in my sister’s preschool class.
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Circumnavigate
To sail completely around something
Joe continued to circumnavigate the rocks while the sharks chased his boat.
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Expedition
A journey to achieve a goal
The judges on American Idol are on an expedition to find the best singer in America.
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Conquistador
A Spanish soldier who helped conquer the native civilizations of Central and South America
Alanzo dreamed of one day being a famous conquistador like his father.
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Empire
Territories and groups of people controlled by one government
This map shows different Roman Empires of the Renaissance Period.
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Colony
An area of land ruled by another country
Although the Aztec Empire was in Mexico, it was controlled by Spain and therefore a Spanish Colony.
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Mission
A religious community where priests taught Christianity
Many priests set up missions in the new town to teach the people about Christianity. Can you find the churches?
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hacienda
Large farm or ranch
Maria and her family lived on a beautiful hacienda for many years.
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Convert
To change religion or a belief
Some Native Americans converted to Spanish rule and accepted their way of life.
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Revolt
A violent uprising against a ruler
Our class began to revolt against our teacher at the end of the year.