First we will explore the GEOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS. We will analyze maps of Africa to take a look at how much we can learn just from analyzing maps! From where people settle to how people live to what they trade, we will get to see many sides of Africa just using maps.
Then we will apply what we learned about the geographic system to countries in Africa. Why were European countries so interested in controlling African countries? What impact did that have on their systems of PEGS? You will then be able to explore a case study to get to know Africa in more depth through a micro-analysis of one country.
1. What are two conclusions you can draw from these maps?
2. Which two maps go together best?
3. Which system of PEGS are seen in these maps the most?
4. What from Unit 3 or 4 could explain some of what you see in these maps?
5. If you could create a title for this set of maps, what would you label it?