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6th Grade
01/23/2009

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fjord
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a long, narrow arm of the sea bordered by steep cliffs: usually formed by glacial erosion.
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caravel
Definition
a small Spanish or Portuguese sailing vessel of the Middle Ages and later, usually lateen-rigged on two or three masts.
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Monarch
Definition
a hereditary sovereign, as a king, queen, or emperor.
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circumnavigate
Definition
to sail or fly around; make the circuit of by navigation: to circumnavigate the earth
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imperialism
Definition
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies.
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colonialism
Definition
the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.
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Volga
Definition
which is the longest river in Europe and it is in Russia.
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Plain
Definition
is a large, flat area of land, usually without many trees.
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Mediterranean sea
Definition
the southern coast of Europe borders the warm waters.
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Peninsula
Definition
bodies of land surrounded by water on three sides, from the European continent.
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Oligarchy
Definition
a system in which a few powerful, wealthy individuals rule.
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