Vocabulary
Denfense to disease developed by the immune system
resistance
people who buy and sell goods
merchants
magnetic arrow that points north so people can figure out which direction they are going
Compass
Why were Europeans interested in China and East Indies?
They were looking for spices, gems and silk
Victories by an invading army
Conquest
the art of guiding a boat, plane or other transportation vehicle
navigation
This piece of technology helped to make printing material easier so more people had access to news and discoveries
Printing Press
Why was the trade route with Eastern Asia called the Silk Road?
It was named after the product (silk) in demand
ships mounted with cannons and other large guns
warships
containing many types of people or things
diverse
An oar that hung off the back of the stern, or back of the boat, to help control the direction of in which the ship sailed
Stern Rudder
What are three reasons the Spanish were able to defeat the Aztecs?
horses, weapons, more men
To declare that a place belongs to one's country upon arrival at the place
claim
a document granting someone ownership of something
charter
Measures the position of the stars in the sky
Astrolabe
Why were the Inca not safe from the Spanish?
Gun powder and better weapons
A territory settled by people from another place usually far away
colony
Town created by people in an area previously uninhabitited by people
settlement
Three or four masted sailing ship that was useful on long yoyages
The Carrack
Who called the Native American's Savages?
Cartier