Map Analysis Worksheet 1. Understanding the Map List information about the map by using the table below: Title of the map Name of the map-maker Date of the map Scale Remarks 2. Content and Context Analysis a. Why was this map drawn? _____________________________________________________________ b. What evidence is contained in the map to support your answer above? _____________________________________________________________ c. List the features on this map that you consider important. _____________________________________________________________ d. What information does the map add to the written sources of this geographical area that your teacher has given you? _____________________________________________________________ e. Write a question to the map-maker that is left unanswered by this map. _____________________________________________________________ 3. Discussion Points a. How might this map have been useful to people in the past? How and why might it be used today? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ b. Do you agree the maps prior to the 19th century reflect the popular myths and concepts of the time while modern maps provide accurate information? Explain with examples. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. Links Locate relevant written sources, audio-visual materials and websites to find out more information on this topic. _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________