| A | B |
|---|
| gunpowder | mixture of chemicals that explode when lit |
| cartographer | person who makes or studies maps |
| rudder | flat, moveable piece at the rear of the ship used for steering |
| colony | settlements ruled by the homeland |
| astrolabe | invented by ancient Greeks, it allowed sailors to use the position of the sun and stars to determine latitude |
| caravel | Portugese ships used to sail long distances |
| latitude | distance in degrees north or south of the equator |
| armada | Spanish fleet of warships |
| trading post empire | outposts set up for the purpose of trade |
| plantation colony | large estates that produced cash crops |
