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Explorer Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adobe | a clay deposited by rivers ,used in the production of bricks |
| colony | a country or area under the control of another country ;a group of people living there |
| conquistadors | Spanish conquerors of the Americas in the sixteenth century |
| empires | groups of nations or territories ruled by a single authority |
| expidition | a trip made for a specific purpose ,especially to explore |
| merchents | people who buy and sell goods for profit |
| migrate | move from one location to another |
| missionary | a person who shares their religious faith with others ,usually in our countries |
| pueblos | American Indian apartment like dwellings usually several stories high |
| strait | a narrow water way connecting two larger bodies of water |
| voyage | a long journey by air ,land,or sea |
| Western Hemisphere | the part of the world that includes the continents of North and South America |
| alliances | associations of groups who agree to cooperate for common goals |
| archaeologist | scientist who study ancient people and cultures |
| captive | a person held against his or her will;a prisoner |
| deserted | left without permission |
| foraged | searched for food |
| hostile | very unfriendly |
| outpost | a settlement on a frontier or in a faraway place |
| remote | far from civilization or populated areas |
| seminary | a school for the training of priest |
| tradingpost | a store in a remote location where traders barter, or trade,for suplies |
| trinkets | small items of little value |
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