Identifying Types of Maps and Hodgepodge

Front

Spain came to America with what purpose?

Back

for God, Gold, and Glory

Front

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

Back

To claim the land for Spain, also convert the local Indians to Christianity, grow settlements and towns

Front

The Spanish wanted Indians to follow what religion?

Back

Catholic Religion

Front

What did Cabeza de Vaca do?

Back

Live with the Native Americans and explore Texas

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Political

Answer explanation

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

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Physical

Answer explanation

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

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Thematic

Answer explanation

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

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Physical

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.

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Political

Answer explanation

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

Front

What type of map is this? Options: Physical, Political, Thematic

Back

Thematic

Answer explanation

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