Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 1
Instructions
This exercise asks you to assess the relationship between conclusions and evidence. Identify which of the following conclusions are supported by the specific piece of evidence. Click “yes” for those pieces of evidence that support the conclusion and “no” for those that do not.
Conclusion A
Europeans’ maps of the world became increasingly detailed as their knowledge and understanding of the regions beyond Europe and Asia grew over time.
Evidence 1: The Columbus brothers’ depiction of Africa in Document 1.1: Map of Europe and North Africa
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 2: Piri Reis’s drawings of the east coast of South America in Document 1.2: Piri Reis Map
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 3: Jacques Cartier’s drawing of Spain’s claims in North America in Document 1.3: Dauphin Map of Canada
| A. |
| B. |
Conclusion B
Europeans’ maps included details that reflected their beliefs and assumptions about the people who lived outside of Europe.
Evidence 1: The Columbus brothers’ depiction of Africa in Document 1.1: Map of Europe and North Africa
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 2: Piri Reis’s depiction of South America in Document 1.2: Piri Reis Map
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 3: The anonymous mapmaker’s depiction of Cuauhtinchan in Document 1.4: Map of Cuauhtinchan
| A. |
| B. |
Conclusion C
In addition to providing navigational information, maps can sometimes reveal evidence of their creators’ political priorities.
Evidence 1: The depictions of flags on Document 1.1: Map of Europe and North Africa
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 2: Cartier’s provision of French names for Canadian regions and rivers on Document 1.3: Dauphin Map of Canada
| A. |
| B. |
Evidence 3: The depictions of violence and warfare in Document 1.4: Map of Cuauhtinchan
| A. |
| B. |
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