How Maps Reflect ChangeSOL WG.1e

How Maps Reflect ChangeSOL WG.1e

Why do maps change over time?Why do maps change over time?

A. Our knowledge of the world has increased.

B. Names change over time.

C. Boundaries change.

KnowledgeKnowledge Knowledge increased by:

A. Exploration of the world

B. Technology such as satellites

C. GIS mapping software for computers

GIS is “real-time” and layers maps to see patterns. (a “sandwich of maps”)

Knowledge increased by:

A. Exploration of the world

B. Technology such as satellites

C. GIS mapping software for computers

GIS is “real-time” and layers maps to see patterns. (a “sandwich of maps”)

Place NamesPlace Names Names of places change Examples:A. Formosa -> Taiwan China claims it owns Taiwan.B. Palestine –> IsraelPalestinians own West Bank and Gaza Strip but Israel controls

them

Names of places change Examples:A. Formosa -> Taiwan China claims it owns Taiwan.B. Palestine –> IsraelPalestinians own West Bank and Gaza Strip but Israel controls

them

BoundariesBoundaries

Boundaries Change:A. DecolonizationB. WarsC. Break-up of large country into small onesD. United Nations

Boundaries Change:A. DecolonizationB. WarsC. Break-up of large country into small onesD. United Nations

DecolonizationDecolonization Colonization is when a country takes over

other countries or parts of the world. ->1800s European countries control Africa. In the 1960s African nations got

independence and the map was redrawn Q: If you had to redraw the boundaries of

countries what might be some things you would consider when making a new map?

Colonization is when a country takes over other countries or parts of the world.

->1800s European countries control Africa. In the 1960s African nations got

independence and the map was redrawn Q: If you had to redraw the boundaries of

countries what might be some things you would consider when making a new map?

WarsWars Wars cause boundaries to change: Example: A. World War One Poland and Czechoslovakia were created B. World War Two Germany was divided

Wars cause boundaries to change: Example: A. World War One Poland and Czechoslovakia were created B. World War Two Germany was divided

Self-RuleSelf-Rule

Early 1990s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully into new countries.

The many “Stans” to reflect self-rule by ethnic groups

Ex: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

Early 1990s the Soviet Union broke apart peacefully into new countries.

The many “Stans” to reflect self-rule by ethnic groups

Ex: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

United Nations Creates CountriesUnited Nations Creates Countries

In 1948, the UN created the country of Israel as a home for Jews.

The Muslim countries around Israel attacked the new country

Israel won

In 1948, the UN created the country of Israel as a home for Jews.

The Muslim countries around Israel attacked the new country

Israel won

Perspective of Place NamesPerspective of Place NamesA. Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf?

B. Sea of Japan or East Sea?

C. Middle East or Southwest Asia?

We call it Middle East

A. Arabian Gulf or Persian Gulf?

B. Sea of Japan or East Sea?

C. Middle East or Southwest Asia?

We call it Middle East

Disputed AreasDisputed Areas Boundaries are in dispute:

A. Korea Political Conflict

B. Western Sahara Independence Conflict

C. Former Yugoslavia->Ethnic Conflict

D. Kashmir->Land conflict

Boundaries are in dispute:

A. Korea Political Conflict

B. Western Sahara Independence Conflict

C. Former Yugoslavia->Ethnic Conflict

D. Kashmir->Land conflict

2014 Current Events2014 Current Events In Feb 2014, Russia invades eastern

Ukraine and takes the Crimean Peninsula Russia wants all the ethnic Russians to

belong to the same country (Russia) August 2014, ISIL/ISIS Islamic

fundamentalists take part of Iraq and Syria Want to create a new Islamic Empire

In Feb 2014, Russia invades eastern Ukraine and takes the Crimean Peninsula

Russia wants all the ethnic Russians to belong to the same country (Russia)

August 2014, ISIL/ISIS Islamic fundamentalists take part of Iraq and Syria

Want to create a new Islamic Empire