Identifying Types of Maps and Hodgepodge

Spain came to America with what purpose?

• to trade with Natives
• for God, Gold, and Glory
• to exchange goods
• to spread diseases

Why did the Spanish adopt the process of building missions and presidios?

• to help the local Indians maintain their Indian lands and expand the Indian cultures.
• to research the local Indians and publish Academic reports on world cultures.
• To claim the land for Spain, also convert the local Indians to Christianity, grow settlements and towns

The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

• Baptist Religion
• Texan Religion
• Puritan Religion
• Catholic Religion

What did Cabeza de Vaca do?

• Map the coast of Texas

• Live with the Native Americans and explore Texas

• Conquer the Aztecs

• Explore the Great Plains looking for cities of gold

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map is showing the state borders and names, as well as cities and capitals. This is a political map.

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map's main purpose is to show elevation, which is seen in the mountain ranges. This is a physical map.

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map shows a special characteristic: Weather. Weather is a thematic map (weather is not part of the physical land).

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map shows land and bodies of water including rivers and lakes, elevation, and other physical features such as plains. This is a physical map.

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map shows the borders of states in India. This is a political map.

What type of map is this?

• Physical

• Political

• Thematic

Answer explanation

This map shows a special characteristic: comparing population density of two places. Population density is a thematic map.