Question

Compare and contrast the contribution of Greeks and Arabic scholars to the development of geography as an academic discipline

Answer 1

Answer:

Contributions of Greeks in the Field of Mathematical Geography: There were many Greek scholars who were engaged in determining the shape and size of the earth and distances and latitudes with the help of astronomical observations. Anaximander introduced an instrument called 'gnomon'.Until about 1500, China was the most prosperous civilization on Earth. The Chinese were scientifically advanced, especially in the field of astronomy. Around 1000, they also achieved one of the most important developments in the history of geography: They were the first to use the compass for navigational purposes.Geography was first systematically studied by the ancient Greeks, who also developed a philosophy of geography; Thales of Miletus, Herodotus, Eratosthenes, Aristotle, Strabo, and Ptolemy made major contributions to geography. ... Greek geographic learning was maintained and enhanced by the Arabs during the Middle Ages.

Explanation:

Even without these other remarkable accomplishments, Eratosthenes would still be notable as the man who coined geography.

1. Eratosthenes teaching in Alexandria by Bernardo Strozzi (1635). ...

• Al-Idrisi completed a detailed map of the world in Tabula Rogeriana, which means the Map of Roger in Latin.Eratosthenes of Cyrene's
• That knowledge became known as geography, a term first used as the title of Eratosthenes of Cyrene's book Geographica in the 3rd century bce.