piece of equipment created to solve a problem
Technology
a period of time from the 15th to 17th century in which Europeans explored Africa, Americas, and Asia mapped the world
Age of Discovery
instrument used to find and calculate position of stars and objects in space
astrolable
The science of making maps
Cartography
A journey made for a special purpose
expedition
a large merchant ship
Carrack
supported financially
sponsored
Southern tip of Africa
Cape of Good Hope
a long journey by sea or in space
voyage
small settlements set up for trading goods
Trading posts
