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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