Continents
Which continent is #4 on the map?
Africa
Which ocean is number 9 on the map?
Atlantic
What is a map key or legend, and what is its purpose in understanding a map?
A map key or legend is an area on the map that shows what each symbol represents. The map key helps us understand the map.
What does B.C stand for, and what is another acronym used to describe this ancient era?
Before Christ, B. C.E
What is the main line of latitude, and at what degree does this measure?
Equator, 0 degrees.
Which continent is number 1 on the map?
North America
Which ocean is number 8 on the map?
Pacific Ocean
Explain what a scale on a map represents and why it is useful.
Because a map cannot be the actual size of the area, the scale represents the distance between two locations. This helps the reader of the map convert the distance on the map to the actual distance between two points/ locations.
What is another acronym for A.D, used to describe the modern era?
C.E (Common Era)
List the four cardinal directions.
North, South, East, West
Which continent is #7 on the map?
Antarctica
Which ocean is number 10 on the map?
Indian Ocean
Define a symbol on a map. Where can you typically find symbols on a map?
A symbol is an object that represents something on a map. Symbols are located on the map and in the map key.
715 B.C
List the four intermediate directions.
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest
Which continent is #3 on the map?
Europe
Which ocean is number 12 on the map?
Southern Ocean
What are the "Tools of Maps" that help you understand what a map is showing you?
Title of the map
Map key and symbols
Compass rose
Which date is the MOST RECENT: 5 A.D, 400 A.D, or 300 A.D
400 A.D
What direction do latitude lines go on a map, and what two hemispheres do they split the earth into?
Horizontally, Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Which continent is number 5 on the map?
Asia
Which ocean is number 11 on the map?
Arctic Ocean
Why is it important to understand how to read and use maps when learning about the history of the world?
It is important to understand how to read and use maps because maps help us see where events took place. They also give us a visual understanding of how world events impact geography and civilizations.
What direction do longitude lines go, and what two hemispheres do they split the earth into?
Vertical, Eastern and Western Hemispheres