European Exploration In North America Study Guide (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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4. Important Vocabulary Terms:

Northwest Passage-

Waterway in North America thought to connect the Atlantic & Pacific

Oceans to reach Asia (the Indies) (Europeans thought this would be a safer, faster way to travel.)

Silk Road-

The main trade route by land to Asia (the Indies)

Columbian Exchange-

Widespread exchange of animals, plants, culture, human populations

(including slaves), disease, technology and ideas between the Native Americans and Europe

following Christopher Columbus’s voyage in 1492

Exploration-

Traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to investigate it (learn)

Latitude-

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator (Ladder-tude)

Longitude-

The distance in degrees east or west of the Prime Meridian

Obstacle-

Anything that interferes with reaching a goal

Opportunity Cost-

The thing you give up to obtain a goal is an opportunity cost (Explorers

gave up time with family, etc for riches & fame) You will give up your tickets in exchange for

an ice cream sundae. The opportunity cost is your tickets.

Technology-

Scientific knowledge and tools used to achieve a goal or solve a problem

(Some technology at that time: maps, compasses, printing press, astrolabe)

PRACTICE WITH QUIZLET

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