How Maps Reflect Change Why do maps change

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How Maps Reflect Change

How Maps Reflect Change

Why do maps change over time? A. B. C. D. .

Why do maps change over time? A. B. C. D. .

Knowledge § We have better maps today because our knowledge of the world has

Knowledge § We have better maps today because our knowledge of the world has increased due to: A. Exploration of the world B. Technology such as satellites C. GIS mapping software for computers

Place Names § Over time the names of places change. Some examples are: A.

Place Names § Over time the names of places change. Some examples are: A. Formosa - Taiwan - Republic of China B. Palestine - Israel - West Bank and Gaza Strip

Boundaries § A. B. C. D. The boundaries of countries change for many reasons

Boundaries § A. B. C. D. The boundaries of countries change for many reasons such as: Decolonization Wars Countries break into smaller countries because people want self rule Intervention of the United Nations

Decolonization § Colonization is when a country takes over other countries or parts of

Decolonization § Colonization is when a country takes over other countries or parts of the world. In the late 1800 s European countries colonized much of Africa. § Most countries in Africa became independent in the 1950 s and 1960 s and the map of Africa had to be redrawn.

Wars § The boundaries of countries are often redrawn at the end of wars.

Wars § The boundaries of countries are often redrawn at the end of wars. At the end of World War I and World War II the boundaries of many countries in Europe changed.

Self Rule § In the early 1990 s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully

Self Rule § In the early 1990 s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully and many countries regained independence.

United Nations § In 1948, the United Nations created the country of Israel as

United Nations § In 1948, the United Nations created the country of Israel as a homeland for Jewish people who had been persecuted in WWII. The Muslim countries around Israel attacked the new country but lost three wars in 1948, 1967, and 1973.

Perspective of Place Names A. Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf? B. Sea of Japan

Perspective of Place Names A. Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf? B. Sea of Japan or East Sea? C. Middle East or Southwest Asia?

Disputed Areas § A. B. C. D. The following areas are disputed so the

Disputed Areas § A. B. C. D. The following areas are disputed so the boundaries have changed several times: Korea Western Sahara Former Yugoslavia Kashmir

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