Al-Idrisi's Map of Indian Subcontinent
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In what year was Map 1 created?

  • 1154 ce (correct)
  • 1200 ce
  • 1720 ce
  • 1500 ce

Who is the creator of Map 1?

  • Al-Idrisi (correct)
  • A French cartographer
  • A European explorer
  • An Indian geographer

What language is used for place-names in Map 1?

  • English
  • French
  • Latin
  • Arabic (correct)

What is unusual about the orientation of India in Map 1?

<p>South India is in the north (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created Map 2?

<p>A French cartographer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Map Comparison

  • Map 1 was created in 1154 CE by Arab geographer Al-Idrisi, featuring the Indian subcontinent as part of a larger world map.
  • Map 1 has an unusual orientation, with south India located where north India would be expected, and Sri Lanka at the top of the map.
  • Place-names on Map 1 are marked in Arabic.

Differences in Map 2

  • Map 2 was created in the 1720s by a French cartographer.
  • Map 2 differs significantly from Map 1, despite depicting the same area.

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Compare and contrast two historical maps of the Indian subcontinent made by Al-Idrisi and a French cartographer, highlighting their differences. Explore the representation of geographical features, place-names and orientation in these old maps.

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