How do you think can these old maps be helpful for us? Class 6

How do you think can these old maps be helpful for us? Class 6

Think About It (Page 167)

Question 1.

How do you think can these old maps be helpful for us? Class 6

Answer:

Old maps can be valuable for understanding both past and present. In case of land dispute between family or village members, it can easily be resolved by looking at old map. They can help us understand where the roads were, where rivers flew, and how the village layout has changed over time. This information can be useful for planning new developments or for historical and cultural studies. By studying the old map with present, we can identify change in agriculture pattern, development in infrastructure etc.

Question 2.

Can they tell us something about the past and the present? Class 6

Answer:

By comparing old maps to current ones, we can see how much the village has developed, like new buildings or roads have been added. They show how people lived, what resources were available, and how the village has grown or changed over time.