African Map Geography
This type of map shows natural features like the Ethiopian Highlands, rivers, and mountains.
Physical map
Political map
Thematic map (Population Map)
Physical map
Sailors relied on these seasonal winds to blow their ships across the Indian Ocean.
The Monsoon Winds
The Indian Winds
The European Trade Winds
the Monsoon Winds
You would look at this type of map to find the borders between countries or the location of capital cities.
Physical map
Political map
Thematic map (Population Map)
Political Map
To travel to India, traders relied on "Monsoon Winds." These winds helped them by:
A. Keeping the weather cool.
B. Blowing their sailing ships across the Indian Ocean.
C. Bringing rain for their crops.
D. None of the above
B. Blowing their sailing ships across the Indian Ocean.
This specialized map uses colors or symbols to show specific data, such as how many people live in an area.
Physical map
Political map
Thematic map (Population Map)
Thematic Map (or Population Map)
This region is where the Kingdom of Aksum was located.
North Africa
East Africa
West Africa
East Africa
What do physical features in Geography mean?
non-human-made characteristics of the Earth’s surface
Human-made characteristics of the Earth's surface
Things that we can see
non-human-made characteristics of the Earth’s surface
Aksum became powerful because it was located between which two major trading regions?
A) Europe and North America B) The Roman Empire and India
C) West Africa and South Africa D. China and Japan
B) The Roman Empire and India
What are the five regions of Africa on a map? (Hint: Use a compass)
North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Central Africa
Traders traveled from Aksum to this specific Asian country to find silk and expensive spices.
Rome
Europe
China
India
India