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AH1 M1L1 Key Terms 2
American History 1 Module 1 Lesson 1 Key Terms 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Age of Exploration | Began in 1400s when countries sent explorers from Europe to the Americas to create colonies. |
| Exploration | To travel to an unfamiliar area to learn more about it. |
| Colonization | When one country controls another for money. |
| Colony | An area of land that is controlled by another country. |
| Continent | One of the main land masses of the globe (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica). |
| Glory | Something that is a source of honor, praise, or fame. |
| Culture | The behavior (e.g. language, food, dress, dance, art) and beliefs (e.g. religion, holidays and traditions) of a country or group of people. |
| Latitude | Imaginary lines that are seen on a map or globe going east and west; used to help determine a location. |