Master the Map

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Which direction is typically considered as 'up' on most maps today?

  • South
  • West
  • East
  • North (correct)

What direction did ancient cultures typically consider as 'up' on their maps?

  • West
  • East
  • South (correct)
  • None of the above

Why did maps with words written in multiple directions fall out of favor quickly?

  • They were considered outdated
  • They were too expensive to produce
  • They were too large to handle
  • They were difficult to read (correct)

Which famous author couldn't imagine an alternative orientation for Middle Earth?

<p>J.R.R. Tolkien (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which maps are mentioned as examples of having north at the top?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Map Orientation

  • On most modern maps, "up" is typically considered to be north.
  • In contrast, ancient cultures often considered "up" to be towards the east or the rising sun.
  • Maps with words written in multiple directions, known as "polyoriental" maps, fell out of favor quickly due to readability and practicality issues.
  • J.R.R. Tolkien, the famous author of The Lord of the Rings, was unable to imagine an alternative orientation for Middle Earth, with north at the top.
  • Examples of maps with north at the top include the Mercator projection and the Gall-Peters projection.

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