Map Basics
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There are a few basic items that every good map must have.
1. Title at the top: for this map your could stay simple and just put "The Roman Empire, 237 BC -116 AD." This is great because it provides dates. Dates are super important when it comes to historical maps.
2. Author: What crazy yahoo created this map? Oh, that's you. So, write your full name in the bottom RIGHT corner.
3. Compass Rose: You know that little thing that tells you which way is north, east, south, and west.
4. Map Legend: Include the following ...
Legend
* = city
Blue = water
^^^ = Mountains
Orange = Roman Empire 237 BC
Green = Roman Empire 44 BC
Purple = Roman Empire 116 AD
Be sure to follow this legend as you continue working on your map.
Onto the next step. Click on "water, land, and cities" at the top of this screen.
1. Title at the top: for this map your could stay simple and just put "The Roman Empire, 237 BC -116 AD." This is great because it provides dates. Dates are super important when it comes to historical maps.
2. Author: What crazy yahoo created this map? Oh, that's you. So, write your full name in the bottom RIGHT corner.
3. Compass Rose: You know that little thing that tells you which way is north, east, south, and west.
4. Map Legend: Include the following ...
Legend
* = city
Blue = water
^^^ = Mountains
Orange = Roman Empire 237 BC
Green = Roman Empire 44 BC
Purple = Roman Empire 116 AD
Be sure to follow this legend as you continue working on your map.
Onto the next step. Click on "water, land, and cities" at the top of this screen.