Q2 of 16 Page 6

Why do you think did the map makers place their own country in the middle of the map?

Since the period of 15th century happened to be an age of discovery and exploration which popularised the map and its importance, map makers tended to explore places, keeping their own countries at the centre of mapping. Such an attempt helped in exploring the round shape of the earth, which was previously presumed to be a flat-disc.


More from this chapter

All 16 →
1

In what ways do you think did the sailors influence the making of the maps in early times?

 1

Do you think this free access to maps is a good thing? Why?

 2

Why do you think did the colonial powers invest so much money to prepare detailed maps?

 3

Find out about the lives of some of the great explorers like David Livingstone, Stanley, Amundsen etc. Find out who sponsored their expeditions and why.