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DMS 8th Euro Explore
Key Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Silk Road | Ancient trade route between Asia and Europe |
| Caravel Ship | Small high maneuverable fast sailing ship |
| Astrolabe | Tool used to mesuare the sun to navigate |
| Northwest Passage | Sea route connecting the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean |
| Mutiny | An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers |
| Isthmus | A thin piece of land connecting two large bodies of water |
| Conquistadors | Spanish explorers, who conquerors land and people |
| Cartographer | A person who makes maps |
| Navigator | A person who steers a ship |
| Circumnavigate | To sail around the world |
| Expedition | A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war |