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Medieval
Relating to the Middle Ages in Europe.
Spice
A plant used to add flavor to food.
Archipelago
A chain of islands.
Rain shadow
An area that gets less rain because it is on the protected side of a mountain.
Navigational
related to controlling the movement of a ship.
Trader
A person who buys and sells goods.
Monopoly
A situation in which one person, country, or company has complete control of the supply of a good or service.
Trading center
A place where people buy and sell goods.
Merchant
A person who buys and sells goods to earn money.
Negotiate
To discuss the terms of an agreement.
Mongol
A native of the Asian nation of Mongolia.
Porcelain
A type of fine potter.
Diplomatic mission
(phrase) A group of people who serve as representatives of their government in another country.
Motive
The reason for taking a specific action.
Cure
To preserve meat, fish, or other food by smoking, drying, or salting it.
Navigation
The act of planning and directing the movement of a ship, plane, or other vehicle.
Uncharted
Never mapped.
Hull
The sides and bottom of a boat.
Rig
To prepare for sailing.
Astrolabe
A navigational tool used to determine the position of the sun, a star, or other object in the sky.
Sextant
A navigational instrument that uses a telescope and scale to determine latitude and longitude.
Magnetic compass
A device that uses a magnetized pointer to show direction.
Hourglass
A glass device that measures time using the flow of sand.
Expedition
A special journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal.
Interpreter
A person who translates from one language to another.
Moor
A North African follower of Islam during the Middle Ages.
Fleet
A group of ships sailing together with the same purpose and under the control of the same leader.
Landfall
The reaching of land, after a trip by sea.
Trade wind
A wind that almost always blows in a particular direction.
Scurvy
A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.
Iron ore
Rock from which iron can be obtained.
league
A unit of distance equal to approximately three mile.
Log
A written record of a ship’s progress.
Mutiny
The rebellion of a ship’s crew against the captain.
Royal standard
A flag that represents a king or queen.
Diplomat
Someone who represents the government of one country in another country.
Indigenous
Native to a particular region or environment.
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