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he identity of the creator of the first map is unknown. The first recorded maps were discovered around the ancient city of Babylon. The maps were created on clay tablets around 2300 B.C. Gerardus Mercator of Belgium is credited with publishing the first map used for nautical navigation in 1569.
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What two things should you look at first when reading a map?
When reading a map, first look at the legend to understand the symbols used on the map and their meanings. Next, examine the scale to understand the relationship between distances on the map and in reality.
Is map a person place or thing?
A map is a depiction of a part of the planet Earth, a specific place on Earth, or a place outside of the Earth; a map is a word for a picture, photo, drawing, image; a word for a thing.
What does the idiom put him on the map mean?
The idiom "put him on the map" means to bring someone or something to widespread attention or recognition, often making them famous or successful. It implies that the person or thing was relatively unknown or insignificant before gaining this attention.
Who made the first map of the Philippines?
The first map of the Philippines was made by Spanish explorer and cartographer Diego Ribero in 1527. It was included in the "Padrón Real," a map commissioned by King Charles V of Spain.
Who drew map which first showed the new world as new continents?
The map that first showed the New World as new continents was drawn by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507. This map, known as the Waldseemüller map, named the new continents "America" in honor of the explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
