In this part of the activity, you will plot elements in the drawing field to create your map of the
trade routes used during the time of the Roman Empire. Alternatively, print out this baseline map
. draw the elements by hand, and turn in the completed map to your teacher
Begin by drawing these elements on the base map:
. a key or legend that tells your audience what each symbol, shape, or color on your map
represents (for example, your key may show that a red region indicates the Indian
civilization)
• a compass rose, a figure that shows the main directions on your map (north, south, east, and
west)
• important geographical features, such as mountains and rivers, along with their names (for
example, you may indicate the indus River with a blue line)
• colors to indicate the three main trading regions--the Roman Empire; the Asian civilizations
of India, China, and Persia; and the African civilizations of Axum and Kush
Next research the trade routes that were in use between the Roman Empire and the civilizations
of Africa and Asia. Then draw the major trade routes on the map. Make sure that you plot trade
routes that include these regions and cities:
• Roman Empire
• Egypt
• Persia
• Arabia
• India
• Meroe (city in the Kush kingdom)
• Adulis (city in the Axum kingdom)
Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean