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chapter 4 explorers
lesson 1 and 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Route | A path of travel. |
| Caravel | A small, fast ship with special sails that enable it to sail into the wind and traveling rough seas. |
| Astrolabe | A device once used by sailors to find out where they were by using the positions of the stars. |
| Convert | To change someones beliefs to agree with yours. |
| Colony | A settlement that is ruled by another country. |
| Conquistador | A spanish conqueror and treasure seeker. |
| Historical map | A map that shows a place as it was in the past. |
| Empire | A conquered land of many places and people under one ruler. |
| Expedition | A journey made for a special reason. |
| Slave | A person who is owned by another person and made to do work for no pay. |
| Legend | A story handed down over time. |
| Decade | A period of ten years. |
| Century | A period of 100 years. |
| Mission | A religious settlement. |
| Missionary | A person who teaches his or her religion to others. |
| Vaquero | A cow hand.A person who helps raise cattle. |