Map-Based History Worksheet

Which number on the map represents the location of the Mediterranean Sea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Based on the information shown on this map, in which region was the Middle Kingdom of Assyria located?

• southwest Asia

• South America

• western Africa

• western Europe

Refer to the map of the Gupta Empire. Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into what is modern-day China?

• Thar Desert

• Himalaya Mountains

• Deccan Plateau

• Bay of Bengal

Refer to the map of the Roman Empire. Which statement is best supported by the information on this map?

• The Roman Empire extended over three continents.

• Rivers kept invaders out of the Roman Empire.

• Alexandria served as the eastern capital of the Roman Empire.

• Carthage was eventually destroyed by the Romans.

This map shows that the Silk Road

• crossed both Africa and Asia

• was located primarily in Asia

• followed a single route

• started in Khotan