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Which ancient civilization is known for creating circular maps placed on mythical creatures?
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?
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?
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?
Which astronomer’s work laid the groundwork for the heliocentric model of the solar system?
During which period did Ibn al-Shatir's ideas notably influence astronomy?
During which period did Ibn al-Shatir's ideas notably influence astronomy?
Flashcards
Babylonian maps
Babylonian maps
A circular map placed on a mythical creature, like a crocodile.
Egyptian maps
Egyptian maps
Maps used for land surveying and tracking the Nile River flooding.
Chinese maps
Chinese maps
Detailed topographical maps with grids for locations, directions, and distances. Notable cartographer: Pei Hsiu.
Roman maps
Roman maps
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Ibn al-Shatir's lunar model
Ibn al-Shatir's lunar model
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