Question

Who made the first atlas in the world?

• A. Gerardus Mercator
• B. Abraham Ortelius
• C. Claudius Ptolemy
• D. Martin Waldseemüller

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Abraham Ortelius

Maps

Map - True representation of features of earth's surface on a 2 dimensional plain. Map of olden days were not as accurate as modern maps. Maps were used for:

Learning Geography

Defence

Tourism

Administration

Transport