Map of Asian and African Empires

Using the map to the left match the empires

below to the letter that corresponds to its
location on the map

A- Mughal Empire
B- Songhai
C- Ethiopia
D-Ottoman Empire
E-China
F-Zulu
G-Asante
H- Japan
I-Kongo
Empires: Ottoman Empire, Mughal Empire,
China, Japan, Asante, Ethiopia, Kongo,
Songhai, Zulu
Map of Physical Features of Asia and Africa
Using the map to the left match the
physical features below to the letter that
corresponds to its location on the map

A- Indian Subcontinent
B-Asia Minor
C-Horn of Africa
D-Arabian Peninsula
E-Himalayas
F-Cape of Good Hope
G-Sahara Desert
H-South China Sea
I-Indian Ocean
J-Niger River
K-Congo River

Features: Sahara Desert, Niger River, Congo River,

Horn of Africa, Cape of Good Hope, Asia Minor,
Indian Subcontinent, Himalayas, Indian Ocean,
South China Sea, Arabian Peninsula
Written Response
• 1. Which empire do you think was in the best location for trade?
Why? I think the ottoman empire has the best place, because it
connect to both lands
• 2. Which empire do you think was in the worst location for trade?
Why? Japan, cause its very far from the other land and society.
3.Pick two empires and compare their geographic features(ex.-
mountains, deserts, bodies of water, etc.) in a short paragraph of 4-6
sentences. Explain the pros(ex. Offers protection) and cons (ex-makes
it hard to trade) of these geographical features.