1. Age of Contact Unit 3 Vocabulary

2. Conquistador
Soldier-explorers who helped conquer and settle vast lands for Spain.

3. Mission
A religious settlement

4. Astute
Being able to assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: shrewd, crafty

5. Offend
To attack or injure

6. Loopholes
An open space in a shelter through which fighters can shoot

7. Lodge
a Native American dwelling

8. Viceroy
An official who rules over a large territory or colony for the king or queen.

9. Parapet
A low wall or earthen mound at the top of a trench for protection

10. Province
A district of a colony or country; similar to a state

11. Privateer
A privately owned ship outfitted with weapons

12. Stockade
A crude fort

13. Navigate
To find a way to pass over or along a body of water