Explorers
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. explorer
A. A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland
2. china
B. Country in Asia with the Great Wall
3. trip
C. Someone who travels into little known regions
4. spain
D. European country famous for the Eiffel Tower
5. coast
E. The solid part of the earth's surface
6. england
F. A vessel that carries passengers or freight
7. france
G. Country in the UK whose capital is London
8. america
H. An assertion of a right
9. claim
I. A large piece of fabric by means of which wind is used to propel a ___ vessel
10. land
J. An established line of travel or access
11. route
K. Land of the free; the USA
12. ship
L. European country known for flamenco and paella
13. sail
M. The shore of a sea or ocean
14. colony
N. A journey for some purpose