Mapping the Ancient World

What is one of the methods used by ancient cartographers to map the world?

• Sailing around all the Mediterranean coasts

• Surveying the local area

• Using triangulation and the groma

• Collecting and compiling data from various sources

Who is credited with making one of the first maps of the world?

• Anaximander

• Eratosthenes

• Claudius Ptolemy

• Hipparchus

How did Eratosthenes measure the rough circumference of the Earth?

• By measuring the angle of sunlight hitting a well in Alexandria

• By gathering times of solar eclipses in different locations

• By using a refracting telescope

• By measuring the length of roads between cities

What system did Ptolemy invent to place cities and areas on his map?

• A system of parallels and meridians

• A system of latitude and longitude

• A system of coordinates and distances

• A system of celestial navigation

How did ancient navigators determine their latitude?

• By using an astrolabe or sextant

• By measuring the angle of Polaris above the horizon

• By observing solar eclipses

• By using a pendulum clock

Why was determining longitude more difficult for ancient navigators?

• Because the Earth spins, making reference points change

• Because the stars move in unpredictable patterns

• Because there were no accurate clocks

• Because longitude was not considered important

What tools were invented during the Age of Discovery to aid in navigation and surveying?

• Refracting telescope and pendulum clock

• Astrolabe and quadrant

• Kamal and theodolite

• Sextant and compass

What did maps in ancient times often prioritize?

• Symbolism over accuracy

• Specific details and measurements

• Satellite communication and fixed borders

• Precise knowledge of the world

Which civilizations besides the Greeks and Romans also made their own world maps?

• Arabs and Chinese

• Egyptians and Phoenicians

• Polynesians and Persians

• Mayans and Incas

What is one of the limitations of ancient maps?

• Inaccurate details and measurements

• Lack of available data

• Limited technology for surveying

• Lack of interest in mapping the world