What You Think is What You See

1. If the maps around you showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, would you believe it? Why?

i will believe it. as you know, the public opinion is really really strong. just like the scientist believe the human is developed by big monkeys, the world believe it. in fact, it is wrong.



2. If you were John Cabot and someone told you the Northwest Passage didn't exist. What would you say? What would you feel? How would you react?

i would say nothing. everyone could have his own thought. We need to inclusive others and others' thoughts. i would say "just try it. you and me would see."



3. Find a map by Humphrey Gilbert from 1582. What do you see in the picture? Explain.

Here it is. i see lots of lands on this map. This map is more like a big disc. Wow, i could even see a ghost face in the left.













4. Why did the Northwest Passage suit the goals (agenda) of the European explorers and monarchs?
because they need the money, resources and lands. they are greedy. they want more swag, so they all plan it.

5. Feedback loops help us to see reality as a system. Can you think of an example of a feedback loop from your own life? Look at page 225 of your textbook to help you.
Money and swags. more money to buy more swags. more swags are here to sell, more money comes back. perfect.

6. What did you learn so far about explorers and the colonization of Canada?
I learned a lot of things (1)explorers are really important for history. (2)people are really greedy. (3)people always imagine but we need to explore to see if it is right.