An explorer is a person who travels to unknown or unfamiliar places in order to discover new things, such as lands, resources, or cultures.
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Navigation: The art and science of determining a ship's location and direction during a voyage. This skill was crucial for explorers to successfully navigate the open seas.
Cartography: The practice of creating maps. Explorers relied on accurate maps to plan their journeys and document their discoveries.
Conquistador: Spanish conquerors who explored and colonized parts of America during the 16th century. They were motivated by wealth, power, and spreading Christianity.