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