Transcript Day 8_WG.1 Evolution of Maps and Study Guide

Brain Boost
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» Maps are human creations based on individual
interpretations of the world.
» As a result, all maps have some degree of bias.
˃ Lack of information.
˃ Lack of scale (too big, too small).
˃ Lack of perception (always centered on one country).
» Maps change based on the interaction between
humans and their world.
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War
Nature (floods, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, earthquakes)
Exploration
Satellites
Research
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» Navigate to each link and read about how the
map has evolved in each area.
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Simple name changes
Boundary changes after war or government collapse
Fight over name between countries
Areas of conflict between countries/people groups
» Summarize in two-three sentences.
» Identify on maps.
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Palestine, Israel, West Bank,
Gaza
Part of Palestine give to Jewish people after WWII = Israel
Jewish people expand and take Gaza/ West Bank
Palestinians and Jewish people continue to fight for control.
http://www.ifamericansknew.org/history/maps.html
Name Changes
Formosa, Taiwan, Republic of
China
Chinese Island called Formosa ( “Beautiful Island”)
Became Taiwan when nationalists fled there during the Chinese
Civil War.
Today, it is controlled by the Republic of China.
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Africa 1914/ 1990’s
In 1914, almost 95% of Africa was colonized by Europeans.
After WWII, the African Colonies began to gain freedom.
Boundary Changes
http://mycontinent.co/AfricaBorders.php
Europe Before WWII/
After WWII
Soviet Union / Russia
The Union of Soviet Social Republics (USSR/Soviet Union)
controlled all of Russia and other satellite countries in
Eastern Europe after World War II.
In the 1980’s and 1990’s, the union fell apart and the
countries (including Russia) became independent nations.
http://www.russiamap.org/maps.php?type=historical
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Sea of Japan vs. East Sea
The sea between Japan and Korea has long been called the “Sea of
Japan,” but Koreans argue that it should be called the “East Sea” as the
sea does not (and should not) be influenced by Japan.
http://maritimeindia.org/article/sea-japan-or-east-sea-what-nameafter-all
Name Perspective
Arabian Gulf vs. Persian
Gulf
For centuries, almost all maps labeled the area between the Arabian
Peninsula and Iran as the “Persian Gulf” after the Persian Empire that
once controlled the area. In the 1960’s, nationalistic Arabs began
calling it the “Arabian Gulf.” Today, the two conflict over what it should
be called.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Gulf_naming_dispute#Overview
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Disputed Areas
Korea
In the 1950’s, North Korea invaded South Korea to spread
Communism. Ever since the two countries were divided, they have
engaged in numerous conflicts over the border, known as the 38th
Parallel.
http://geography.about.com/od/northkorea/a/korean-conflict.htm
Western Sahara
The Polisario (Saharan people group) is fighting the government of
Morocco by protest arguing that they are the rightful rulers of the
territory.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14115273
Tibet
Tibet claims that is independent of the Republic of China, but China
argues that Tibet is under its control.
https://sites.google.com/a/macalester.edu/refugees/tibetan/historyof-tibet-china-conflict
Kashmir
A territory between India and Pakistan, Kashmir has been fought over
by both nations since the 1940’s. Three small wars have broken out
and conflict continues today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10537286
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» With a partner you will complete the study
guide using your notes and the textbook
» Whatever you do not finish…… is homework
» Your other homework….DON”T LOSE IT!!!!
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