CHW 3M1 World History to 16th Century
World Map: Connecting Ancient Civilizations
Gaining a holistic perspective of geography is extremely important for understanding the
ancient world. This map exercise is designed to show historical and geographic
relationships and influences from a global perspective and distinguish the major
civilizations that existed and co-existed throughout the ancient world from the world’s
first civilization up to the 16th century.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Research and identify the time periods of existence for each of the civilizations on
the list below.
2. Plan and organize your map by organizing the civilizations and time periods (see
third column). You must create a legend that organizes the time periods into 4-6
sections categorized by colours (Parameters: organize timeline into 4-6 colours /
categories). NOTE: you must create a system that is clear, efficient and
organized.
3. Locate, outline and label the following civilizations and corresponding time
periods on the attached map. Make sure you include your Map Legend that
specifies the civilization and time period and read over the Map Reminders.
Civilization
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Egypt
Aztec
Inca
Mesopotamia
-Sumer
-Assyria
-Babylon
-Akkad
Time Period
(years in existence)
3100 BCE-30 CE
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Map Legend
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Maya
Minoans Greece
Kush (Africa)
Persian Empire
Carthaginians
Ancient China
Roman Republic
Axum (Africa)
Umayyad Emirate
Carolingian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Abbasid Caliphate
Ancient Japan
Ancient Greece
Holy Roman Empire
Kievan Rus
Ottoman Empire
Ancient Israel
Etruscans
Roman Empire
India
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Map Reminders
1.
All map symbols are identified in the legend. The legend should be positioned
where it does not cover map information. It should be enclosed in a box.
2.
Colour symbols are identified in the legend using neat, uniform boxes.
3.
Labels are to be uniform in style and lettered horizontally whenever possible.
4.
The title is to be the largest label on the map. Whenever possible, it should be
positioned near the top of the map.
5.
A North arrow is required on all maps.
6.
Shading should be light and uniform and should not cover other information
shown on the map.
Rubric: World Map: Connecting Ancient Civilizations
Criteria
Knowledge /
Understanding
Thinking /
Inquiry
Communication
Application
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
-all civilizations and
respective time periods
are labeled clearly and
accurately on map and
legend
-exceptionally
constructed legend and
map that is very neat,
organized detailed,
concise, efficient and
logical
- visual presentation of
map and legend
effectively showcases
and connects the
world’s ancient
civilizations
-most civilizations
and time periods
are labeled clearly
and correctly
-some civilizations
and time periods are
correct; some minor
inaccuracies or
missing content
-adequately
constructed legend
and map that is
somewhat organized
and logical
-many inaccuracies
or missing content in
labels or time periods
-all map requirements
are present and
correctly implemented
(title, labels, legend,
shading, compass)
-most map
requirements are
completed
-adequate visual
presentation of map
and legend that needs
to show stronger
connections to the
world’s ancient
civilizations
-some map
requirements are
missing or
incomplete
-overall map and
legend needs to be
more visually
appealing and makes
limited connections
to ancient
civilizations
-multiple map
requirements are
missing
-proficiently
constructed legend
and map that is
neat, organized
concise, efficient
and logical
-visual presentation
of map and legend
showcases and
connects the
world’s ancient
civilizations
-legend needs to be
ore organized, clear
and logical