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cartography The art and science of map making
caravel A light sailing ship that is easy to maneuver and can sail in shallow water
monarchy a form of government with one person in charge. It is passed down to the heir.
lateen sails a triangular sail on a long yard at an angle of 45 degrees to the mast
astrolabe an instrument used to make astronomical measurement in navigation for calculating latitude
compass An instrument with a magnetized pointer which shows direction of magnetic north and directions from it
capitalism an economic system based on investment of money (capital) for profit. Example: King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
market economy an economy in which prices are determined by the buying and selling decisions of individuals in the market place. Esample: Law of supply and demand
cottage industry a small scale business in which people work mostly at home. Example: Mom and Pop business
mercantilism an economic policy by which nations try to gather as much gold and silver as possible by controlling trade and establishing colonies. Example: gold and silver: Spain and Portugal and Colonization: Europe
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