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cartography The art and science of mapmaking |
caravel A light sailing ship that is easy to maneuver and can sail in shallow water |
monarchy A form of government with one person in charge. It is passed down to the heir. |
lateen sails A triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45° to the mast. |
astrolabe An instrument used to make astronomical measurement in navigation for calculating latitude |
compass An instrument with a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and directions from it. |
capitalism an economic system based on investment of money (capital) for profit Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella |
market economy an economy in which prices are determined by the buying and selling decisions of individuals in the marketplace |
cottage industry small scale business in which people work mostly at home |
mercantilism an economic policy by which nations try to gather as much gold and silver as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies |