Map History

WHICH PLACE IS MARKED ON THE MAP?

• KALINGA

• PATALIPUTRA

• SARNATH

• UJJAIN

WHICH PLACE IS MARKED ON THE MAP?

• TAXILA

• UJJAIN

• SARNATH

• PATALIPUTRA

WHICH PLACE IS MARKED ON THE MAP?

• KALINGA

• UJJAIN

• TAXILA

• SARNATH

Above is the map of Vietnam. What is the capital city (ibukota negara) of Vietnam?

• Hanoi

• Phnom Penh

• Bangkok

What is the significance of the Mercator projection in map history?

• It accurately represents the size of continents

• It preserves the angles and shapes of small areas

• It was the first map to use longitude and latitude

• It shows the shortest path between two points

Which ancient civilization is credited with creating one of the earliest known maps?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Babylonians

• The Romans

What was the primary purpose of the Mappa Mundi maps in medieval Europe?

• To navigate the seas

• To depict religious and historical events

• To show political boundaries

• To measure distances between cities

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Cartography'?

• Ptolemy

• Gerardus Mercator

• Claudius Ptolemy

• Abraham Ortelius

What was a major impact of the invention of the printing press on map history?

• Maps became more accurate

• Maps became more widely available

• Maps became more decorative

• Maps became more expensive

Which map is known for its detailed depiction of the Americas in the early 16th century?

• The Waldseemüller map

• The Piri Reis map

• The Tabula Rogeriana

• The Hereford Mappa Mundi