Analyze the purposes of map projections (political, physical, special purpose) and explain the applications of various types of maps. Use the map below to answer the following question:
Aztec civilization is shaded in pink in mid Latin America, spanning from the east to west coasts, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The Maya civilization is shaded in purple, just south of the Aztec area, with coastline on the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The Inca civilization is on the west coast of South America, spanning a large area along the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
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Why is this map considered a political map?

because it includes continents and major bodies of water
because it shows the importance of certain places
because it focuses on landmasses inhabited by people
because it shows boundaries created by human governments