Archaeologist's Ancient Map and Journal

In this module, you discovered the histories of civilizations in Africa and the Americas. You also learned how the Europeans encountered these cultures by traveling the sea in search of gold, spices, slaves, salt, and other goods. For this assignment, imagine an archaeologist at a site in Europe came across two very important artifacts that you, a European explorer who went on three separate voyages to Africa and the Americas, left behind in a time capsule. Specifically, the archaeologist found an ancient map of your journeys as an explorer, and a journal of what you encountered in each culture.

Please create these two primary sources, including the following items in your original map and journal:

Ancient Map

• The European country from which you originated; and
• A path mapping out the journey from your country of origin to three different locations including an African, Mayan, Aztec, or Incan civilization.

Journal

• Two journal entries for each excursion - one detailing the travel and one detailing what you encountered upon arrival in each of the three civilizations; and
• For each civilization, you must include historically accurate information about the native people, geography, technologies, culture, and reasons why Europeans could benefit from this new discovery.

If you choose to develop an ancient map by hand instead of digitally, use the Ancient Map Instructions to help you create an authentic-looking artifact. Before you begin, access the Time Capsule Checklist to make sure you include all items required for full credit. You may need to use resources outside of the course to complete this assignment. If so, please submit a Works Cited document. If you need assistance, visit the Student Resources section for information on citing any resources that you use.

After completing this assignment, please submit your work to the dropbox.