European Cartography on the Eve of the Discoveries, Part 5: Ptolemy's Map of the World, A.D. 1478.

Danzer, Gerald A.

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Publication Date: 1992

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European Cartography on the Eve of the Discoveries, Part 5: Ptolemy's Map of the World, A.D. 1478.

Danzer, Gerald A.

Social Education, v56 n1 p16-19 Jan 1992

Describes Ptolemy's map of the world. Discusses the idea of mapping the ecumene or known world. Lists Ptolemy's map making conventions still in use today including location of north at the top, 90 degrees latitude between the equator and each pole, and style of representing physical features. Emphasizes Ptolemy's view of the world as dynamic. (DK)

Descriptors: Cartography, Elementary Secondary Education, European History, Geographic Location, Geography, History Instruction, Maps, Primary Sources, Social Studies, Western Civilization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reference Materials - Geographic

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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