How Maps Reflect ChangeHow Maps Reflect Change

Why do maps change over time?Why do maps change over time?A. Our knowledge of the world has increased.

B. Place names change over time.

C. Boundaries change.

D. People have different names for places.

E. The ownership of some areas are disputed by different countries.

KnowledgeKnowledge

We have better maps today because our knowledge of the world has increased due to:

A. Exploration of the worldB. Technology such as satellites that take

pictures for mappingC. GIS mapping software for computers

We have better maps today because our knowledge of the world has increased due to:

A. Exploration of the worldB. Technology such as satellites that take

pictures for mappingC. GIS mapping software for computers

Place NamesPlace Names

Over time the names of places change. Some examples are:

A. Formosa - Taiwan - Republic of ChinaB. Palestine - Israel - Occupied Territories

Over time the names of places change. Some examples are:

A. Formosa - Taiwan - Republic of ChinaB. Palestine - Israel - Occupied Territories

BoundariesBoundaries

The boundaries of countries change for many reasons such as:

A. DecolonizationB. WarsC. Countries break into smaller countries

because people want self-ruleD. Intervention of the United Nations

The boundaries of countries change for many reasons such as:

A. DecolonizationB. WarsC. Countries break into smaller countries

because people want self-ruleD. Intervention of the United Nations

DecolonizationDecolonization

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 1950s and 1960s and the map of Africa had to be redrawn.

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 1950s and 1960s and the map of Africa had to be redrawn.

WarsWars

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.

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-RuleSelf-Rule

In the early 1990s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully and many countries regained independence. Once again, the map of Europe had to be redrawn.

In the early 1990s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully and many countries regained independence. Once again, the map of Europe had to be redrawn.

United NationsUnited 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. In 1948 and 1967 the maps of the Middle East had to be redrawn because Israel took over more territory.

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. In 1948 and 1967 the maps of the Middle East had to be redrawn because Israel took over more territory.

Perspective of Place NamesPerspective of Place Names

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

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

Sometimes the name of a place is determined by where you live or how you view the world.

Disputed AreasDisputed Areas

The following areas are disputed so the boundaries have changed several times:

A. KoreaB. Western SaharaC. Former YugoslaviaD. Kashmir

The following areas are disputed so the boundaries have changed several times:

A. KoreaB. Western SaharaC. Former YugoslaviaD. Kashmir