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History of cartography & famous explorers

Geography · General

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About this practice set

History of cartography & famous explorers is a Geography flashcard set (General) with 5 cards. Type your answer and get instant feedback.

What you will be asked

  • The ancient mapmaker of Ptolemy’s world map
  • The explorer who circumnavigated the globe (1519–22)
  • The first modern atlas maker
  • The navigator who mapped the Pacific (1768–79)
  • The cartographic projection named for Mercator