What problems do historians face when trying to create a 2D map of a 3D world?
Size discrepancies; borders off; things don't look accurate
100
the system or way people in a society create and use a shared system of communication and self expression.
LANGUAGE
100
What is the first step a historian takes to investigate the past
CHOOSING A TOPIC
100
the events or accounts of events from the past
History
200
any of the world’s continuous expanses of land
continent
200
What is a map's purpose? Why are there so many different kinds of maps?
Display geographical information regarding a specific place during a specific time---provides information; So many different maps because we can look at so many different aspects of different locations.
200
the system or way people in a society provide and keep order
government
200
What is the second step a historian takes in investigating the past
RESEARCH
200
what actually happened in the past
event
300
map makers
cartographers
300
Why is it important to treat maps and history as ACCOUNTS?
It is important to treat maps and history as accounts because they are based on people’s perspectives and knowledge of the area or event at the time. Both can change depending on differing opinions and perspectives.
300
the system or way people in a society produce and distribute goods and services.
economy
300
What is the third step a historian takes in investigating the past?
Analyze information---narrow it down to specific questions
300
an account of the event that was created later by people who were not directly involved.
secondary source
400
looks at only 1 source to make sure nothing contradicts itself.
Internal Consistency
400
What is the term for a collective expanse of land comprised of pieces of specific continents and can you give an example of one?
Global Container---Afroeurasia, The Americas, or Eurasia
400
a shared set of beliefs and practices through which people in a society understand and relate to their world.
religion
400
What 4 tools do historians use when writing the actual account (step 4 in the process)
Significance, Time(Temporal Frames), Location(Spatial Scales), Society Needs(Social Institutions)
400
looks between multiple sources on one topic to make sure the sources do not contradict each other.
external consistency
500
firsthand account of the event (the person was directly involved)
primary source
500
Why are maps of the SAME location not always the SAME?
the cartographers knowledge, perspective, and purpose for the map all affect the way the map turns out
500
the system or way people in a society care for and raise children
family
500
What two things do historians need to look for in accounts of past events during their research to make sure the accounts are reliable?
Internal and External Consistency
500
what is important; depends on the problem or question raised and the historians prior knowledge and point of view.