Ancient Civilizations and Mapping Quiz
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Which ancient civilization is known for creating circular maps placed on mythical creatures?

  • Arabs
  • Babylonians (correct)
  • Egyptians
  • Indians
  • What significant geographical feature did the Egyptians focus their mapping efforts on?

  • Flooding of the Nile River (correct)
  • Deserts
  • Fertile Plains
  • Mountains
  • Who among the Greeks introduced the concept of a spherical Earth?

  • Ptolemy (correct)
  • Hippocrates
  • Thales of Miletus
  • Eratosthenes of Cyrene
  • Which astronomer’s work laid the groundwork for the heliocentric model of the solar system?

    <p>Ibn al-Shatir</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did Ibn al-Shatir's ideas notably influence astronomy?

    <p>Renaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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