Chapter 2: Mapping the Past

A wind system that influences the climate of southern Asia.

• Region

• Monsoon

• Diffusion

• Climate

The physical features of an area of the world.

• Topography

• Diffusion

• Climate

• Region

The spread of ideas and inventions from one culture to another.

• Region

• Diffusion

• Topography

• Monsoon

An area of the world that differs in some characteristics from surrounding areas.

• Thematic Map

• Monsoon

• Region

• Topography

The average weather conditions of an area, especially temperature, precipitation, and wind.

• Climate

• Monsoon

• Region

• Topography

A map that gives information on a particular topic/ special theme or subject. Ex. Map of the London subway system, Maps on Statistical information.

• Topography

• Thematic Map

• Diffusion

• Monsoon

Temporary movement. You, for example, travel to and from school every day. Or, daily commuters, going to and from their work. This type of movement happens over and over in a cycle.

• Periodic Movement

• Cyclic Movement

• Migration

When you move to a new place and stay for a period of time, but you eventually return home. Ex. Summer vacations at camp.

• Periodic Movement

• Cyclic Movement

• Migration

When people migrate, they leave their homeland to live permanently in another place.

• Periodic Movement

• Cyclic Movement

• Migration

As the Phoenicians weren’t able to grow enough food to feed their population, they relied on trade to meet their needs and made use of their resources- Such as ______________________, and _______________________ to make their valuable dye.

• Gold, and paints

• Silk, and gems

• Spices, and butterflies

• Lumber, and shellfish

• Perfumes, and flowers