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What does the term 'geography' mean in Greek?
What does the term 'geography' mean in Greek?
- Nature observation
- World exploration
- Land study
- Earth writing (correct)
What did Mesopotamian societies inscribe maps on?
What did Mesopotamian societies inscribe maps on?
- Clay tablets (correct)
- Metal plates
- Papyrus scrolls
- Wooden boards
In what century was the term 'geography' coined by Eratosthenes?
In what century was the term 'geography' coined by Eratosthenes?
- 3rd century B.C.E. (correct)
- 1st century B.C.E.
- 2nd century B.C.E.
- 5th century B.C.E.
What does geography seek to understand?
What does geography seek to understand?
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What is the earliest known attempt at mapping the world?
What is the earliest known attempt at mapping the world?
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