Quiz on Cartography

What is a major theme in the study of thematic maps in Unit 3?

• Expression of cartographic scales

• The artistic style of maps

• The historical context of mapmaking

• The influence of climate on maps

What is the primary source of information in cartography?

• Textbooks

• Maps

• Online articles

• Documentaries

What is the primary focus of the topic discussed in the document?

• The history of cartography

• The future of cartography

• The technology of cartography

• The economics of cartography

According to the document, what is an example of early human attempts to record their passage through places?

• Written manuscripts

• Paintings on caves

• Stone carvings

• Oral stories

When was the term "cartography" first recorded in the Portuguese language?

• 1839

• 1920

• 1700

• 1500

What question do researchers ask about cartography?

• Is it an art form?

• Is it a science or a set of techniques?

• Is it a new technology?

• Is it a lost tradition?

What does the map of Bedolina represent according to the text?

• A modern city layout

• A social organization of the Neolithic period

• A medieval battle plan

• An ancient trade route

What do Menezes and Fernandes (2013) suggest about the representation type of the Bedolina map?

• It shows advanced technological capabilities

• It reflects spatial arrangements and technical limitations of the time

• It indicates a lack of understanding of geography

• It demonstrates artistic creativity

Around what time were the figures in Bedolina developed?

• 500 years before Christ

• 2400 years before Christ

• 1000 years before Christ

• 3000 years before Christ

What is the purpose of the cartography mentioned in the text?

• To create artistic maps

• To promote understanding and correct localization of objects

• To entertain the public

• To confuse historians