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Unit 9
Early Exploration
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a tool used for finding directions with a magnetic pointer that always points north | compass |
| left for a trip or journey | embarked |
| to leave somewhere, never to return | abandon |
| wild, sometimes violent | barbarous |
| on land | ashore |
| a long trip made for a specific purpose | expedition |
| a former warrior, usually from Spain, who took control of something by force | conquistador |
| money provided for a special purpose | funding |
| a small tool | gadget |
| an object on land that is easy to see and recognize | landmass |
| a large area of land, not including islands, that makes up the main part of a country or region | mainland |
| lived and worked in | occupied |
| a person who decides which direction to go or which route to take, especially on a ship or airplane | navigator |
| to turn animal skin into leather using a specific process | tan |
| hard to find | scarce |
| a large area of land with defined boundaries | territory |
| a person who is loyal and serves a lord or king | vassal |
| a long journey, usually by water | voyage |