World History Unit 1 Lesson 6 Review

Map A description: This is a map of the world that was drawn by Heinrich Hammer the German in Florence, Italy around 1490 based on what he knew about the world at that time.

Is map A a secondary source or a primary source? How do you know?

• Primary source because it is an original document.

• Secondary source because it was recreated.

Map B description: This is a map of the world as it was in 1453, created recently by the website timemaps.com. Each of the colors represents a civilization that inhabited that area.

Is map B a secondary source or a primary source? How do you know?

• Map B is a primary source because it was created at the time of the event.

• Map B is a secondary source because it was created after the event using other sources.

• Map B is a primary source because it interprets past events.

• Map B is a secondary source because it is an original document.

What is the main idea of this map?

• To show how the Black Death plague spread

• To display climate zones

• To illustrate trade routes

• To indicate political boundaries

What claim does the author make in this map?

• The author claims that a specific event occurred in certain locations.

• The author claims that the map shows population growth over time.

• The author claims that the map represents climate zones.

• The author claims that the map displays transportation routes.

What evidence does the author use in this map?

• Photographs

• Statistics

• Quotes from experts

• Historical data

The author uses which of the following to communicate information to the map’s audience?

• Words, phrases, images, and symbols

• Only geographical coordinates

• Mathematical equations

• Unrelated text

Who writes maps?

• A cartographer

• A geologist

• A historian

• An artist

The acronym DOGSTAILS stands for Date, Orientation, Grid, Scale, Title, Author, Index, ______, Source.

• Legend

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Location

According to the map, in which year did the Black Death first reach Constantinople?

• 1333

• 1347

• 1349

• 1351

Which trade route is shown as the main path for the spread of the Black Death from China to Europe?

• The Silk Route

• The Spice Route

• The Incense Route

• The Amber Road