Understanding Google My Maps and Mesopotamia

Miss C guides AP World students on using Google My Maps. She explains how to access the tool, create and customize maps, and map historical events like the Indus Valley and Mesopotamia. The tutorial also covers sharing and saving maps for credit. Students are encouraged to explore and have fun with the program.

What is the first step to access Google My Maps?

• Sign out of your Google account

• Download the My Maps app

• Search for Google My Maps on Google

• Open Google Drive

What should you do if your HISD account doesn't allow access to Google My Maps?

• Use a different browser

• Contact technical support

• Restart your computer

• Use your personal Google account

What is the purpose of changing the base map in Google My Maps?

• To change the map language

• To improve the visibility of pins

• To make the map load faster

• To add more layers

What should you title the first layer when creating a historical map?

• Future Predictions

• Before 1200

• Modern Events

• Geographical Features

How can you find the location of the Indus River Valley if you are unsure?

• Ask a friend

• Guess based on intuition

• Look it up on Google

• Use the search bar in My Maps

What is one of the important features of the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Advanced weaponry

• Indoor plumbing

• Hieroglyphics

• Pyramids

Where is Mesopotamia located according to the tutorial?

• Northern Saudi Arabia

• Southern Egypt

• Western China

• Eastern Europe

What writing system was invented in Mesopotamia?

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

What should you do to share your map with your teacher?

• Email a screenshot

• Upload it to a cloud service

• Print the map

• Share the link with access permissions

What is the final step after creating and sharing your map?

• Close the browser

• Delete the map

• Log out of your account

• Have fun with the program