Mapping the World

Name some reasons why people travelled in the past?

• Pilgrimage

• Trading & Visiting relatives

• In search of new vehicle

• Exploration & Learning

In the 16th century, Persia was ruled by which dynasty?

• Portugese

• Safavid

What is this symbol?

• Scale

• Key

• Map

• Magnetic Compass

What state is located at.....

120°W, 45°N

• WA

• QR

• UT

• ND

Which state is located at.....

100°W, 48°N

• NM

• ND

• SD

• CO

Look at the map. Which continent is numbered 3?

• North America

• South America

• Asia

• Australia

What is this called?

• Compass

• Star reader

• Telescope

• Astrolabe

How did Astronomers study the satrs?

(a)  

Who was Ptolemy?

• Scientist

• Astronomer

• Map maker

• Scholar

What is the name of this Map and How long did it take to make it?

• Central America's Map - 20 yrs

• The Christian Map - 12 yrs

• Al-Idrisi's Map - 15 yrs