Grasby, Elizabeth

Geoquest : Interactive Maps for Western Civilization

This interactive map program is an ideal way to visually reinforce geographical issues and immerse students in the study of Western Civilization. The program' s 30 interactive maps illuminate events in Western history, from the Persian Empire to the present. The program presents students with a question and prompts them to click on the specially developed maps for an immediate response. In addition, 30 animated maps are designed to enliven classroom presentations.Video animations include medieval trade routes, the Holy Roman Empire, the path of the black death, Napoleonic Europe in 1810, the unification of Germany, maps from World Wars I and II, and contemporary Europe.Exercises with answers and essay questions accompanying each map provide immediate feedback to help reinforce important concepts.