Unit 3~ Vocabulary Words

the first planned city

wonderers; having no permanent home

one who studies/explores past events

the beliefs, traditions, music, art of a group of people who share common experiences

Hernando Desoto explored the southeastern USA in search of ....

to bring goods into a country

to establish a colony in; settle

Three empires that colonized in the new world during the 16th century

a permanent settlement outside the country of origin

the time before written records were kept

a record of the past

the beliefs, traditions, music, and art of a group of people who share common experiences

scientists who dig into the earth to find artifacts

the act of exploring, investigating, finding, examining, and discovering something

to absorb

an economic concept focused on exporting more than importing

is a person that owes money

a ruler; king, queen, or emperor

man-made relics such as pottery, weapons, tools, jewelry

trading without the use of money

shortness of supply

home; shelter

to send goods to another country

American Indian group who lived in Georgia at the time of European exploration

a Spanish church

a Spanish leader in the conquests of America, Mexico, and Peru in the 16th century

Reason for French exploration of new world

a legal document that provides for the creation of a settlement

Hernando Desoto is credited for founding the...

This group found missions on Georgia's barrier islands

a person, usually one of a groups of people, appointed to govern a colony

reason for Spanish exploration of the new world

First European to step foot in Georgia

Christopher Columbus founded

Christopher Columbus founded the Bahamas in

home/shelter

charity; the practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people