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NC Ch3-5 U1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The right to search for land not under the control of any Christian ruler nor inhabited by any Christian people. | charter |
| Strong Atlantic Ocean current from the Gulf of Mexico to the tip of Florida up the eastern coastlines of the United States. | Gulf Stream |
| Land used for religious purposes | Ceremonial ground |
| a sea route along the northern coast of North America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; shortcut to the Far East | northwest passage |
| Place on the coast where boats are sheltered | harbor |
| Large open piece of land | tract |
| Metal coverings sometimes worn in battle for protection | armor |
| a business owned by several investors who purchase shares of its stock | joint-stock company |
| an area of flat land near a river that is often flooded when the river becomes too full | bottom land |