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Completing a Map of the Ancient Maya
Use this checklist to complete the blank map of the ancient Maya region. Then answer the questions on the second page that explain why the ancient Maya settled where they did.
Find and label these bodies of water. Color them blue:
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Usamacinta River
Find and label these cities. Use a dot to pinpoint the location.
Palenque
Chichen Itza
Bonampak
Copan
Tikal
Label the three regions of the Yucatan: Northern, Central, Southern
Color mountain/highland areas brown. Color rainforest green. Color dry areas yellow.
Include a map key that explains the colors and symbols on the map.
Include a compass rose that shows cardinal and intermediate directions.
Include a title for the map.
If your teacher has not printed the map for you, click the link to the map here