Question
Locate and shade the following countries or areas:
Mexico (Aztecs) Peru (Incas)
West Indies Canary Islands Strait of Magellan/Drake’s Passage
India
China
Cape of Good Hope East Indies (Spice Islands)
Mexico (Aztecs) Peru (Incas)
West Indies Canary Islands Strait of Magellan/Drake’s Passage
India
China
Cape of Good Hope East Indies (Spice Islands)
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While I'm unable to physically shade or mark maps, I can guide you on how to identify and locate the specified countries or areas on a map, as well as provide you with a brief description of each location in relation to your request.
1. **Mexico (Aztecs)**:
- Located in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, and Belize and Guatemala to the south.
- The Aztec Empire was primarily in central Mexico, with Tenochtitlan as its capital, located where Mexico City is today.
2. **Peru (Incas)**:
- Found on the western side of South America, bordered by Ecuador to the north, Brazil to the east, and Chile to the south.
- The Incas had their capital in Cusco, and their empire extended along the Andes mountains.
3. **West Indies**:
- A region in the Caribbean consisting of several island nations and territories, including Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and many others.
- You can find these islands southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and northeast of Central America.
4. **Canary Islands**:
- An archipelago located off the northwestern coast of Africa, belonging to Spain.
- They are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Morocco.
5. **Strait of Magellan/Drake’s Passage**:
- The Strait of Magellan is located at the southern tip of South America, separating the mainland from Tierra del Fuego.
- The Drake Passage lies south of South America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, situated between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.
6. **India**:
- A large country located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
- It has an extensive coastline along the Indian Ocean to the south.
7. **China**:
- Located in East Asia, bordered by 14 countries including India, Nepal, and Russia.
- It has vast territories and several provinces, with significant landmarks like Beijing and Shanghai along its eastern coast.
8. **Cape of Good Hope**:
- A rocky promontory on the Atlantic coast of South Africa.
- It is commonly mistaken as being the southern tip of Africa, but it is actually near the southwestern tip of the continent.
9. **East Indies (Spice Islands)**:
- Refers to a group of islands in Southeast Asia, primarily present-day Indonesia.
- Historically known for their spice trade, the East Indies include islands like the Moluccas and others within this region.
To shade these areas on a map, you would need a physical or digital map outlining these regions. You can print a world map or use a mapping software (like Google Maps) to highlight these areas accordingly.
1. **Mexico (Aztecs)**:
- Located in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, and Belize and Guatemala to the south.
- The Aztec Empire was primarily in central Mexico, with Tenochtitlan as its capital, located where Mexico City is today.
2. **Peru (Incas)**:
- Found on the western side of South America, bordered by Ecuador to the north, Brazil to the east, and Chile to the south.
- The Incas had their capital in Cusco, and their empire extended along the Andes mountains.
3. **West Indies**:
- A region in the Caribbean consisting of several island nations and territories, including Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and many others.
- You can find these islands southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and northeast of Central America.
4. **Canary Islands**:
- An archipelago located off the northwestern coast of Africa, belonging to Spain.
- They are situated in the Atlantic Ocean, southwest of Morocco.
5. **Strait of Magellan/Drake’s Passage**:
- The Strait of Magellan is located at the southern tip of South America, separating the mainland from Tierra del Fuego.
- The Drake Passage lies south of South America, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, situated between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica.
6. **India**:
- A large country located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, China and Nepal to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east.
- It has an extensive coastline along the Indian Ocean to the south.
7. **China**:
- Located in East Asia, bordered by 14 countries including India, Nepal, and Russia.
- It has vast territories and several provinces, with significant landmarks like Beijing and Shanghai along its eastern coast.
8. **Cape of Good Hope**:
- A rocky promontory on the Atlantic coast of South Africa.
- It is commonly mistaken as being the southern tip of Africa, but it is actually near the southwestern tip of the continent.
9. **East Indies (Spice Islands)**:
- Refers to a group of islands in Southeast Asia, primarily present-day Indonesia.
- Historically known for their spice trade, the East Indies include islands like the Moluccas and others within this region.
To shade these areas on a map, you would need a physical or digital map outlining these regions. You can print a world map or use a mapping software (like Google Maps) to highlight these areas accordingly.