Question

Explain 2 failures of Al idrisi maps

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Answer 1

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Al-Idrisi Mediterranean Map

Arab geographer al-Idrisi oversaw the creation of more than 70 maps. This al-Idrisi map contains the Mediterranean Sea, northern Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is oriented with the south toward the top.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Al-Idrisi

A royal advisor sent on a mission to create a world map, al-Idrisi created one of the most studied works of mapmaking and geography.

GRADES

5 - 8

SUBJECTS

Geography, Social Studies, World History

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Al-Idrisi Mediterranean Map

Arab geographer al-Idrisi oversaw the creation of more than 70 maps. This al-Idrisi map contains the Mediterranean Sea, northern Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is oriented with the south toward the top.