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?
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b.
What evidence is contained in the map to support your answer above?
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c.
List the features on this map that you consider important.
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d.
What information does the map add to the written sources of this
geographical area that your teacher has given you?
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e.
Write a question to the map-maker that is left unanswered by this map.
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3.
Discussion Points
a.
How might this map have been useful to people in the past? How and why
might it be used today?
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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.
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4.
Links
Locate relevant written sources, audio-visual materials and websites to find out
more information on this topic.
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