Who created the first Map of the World?
Correct answer: A. Anaximander
- A. Anaximander
- B. Holfamn
- C. Nicholas
- D. Mike Donald
Explanation
Anaximander of ancient Greece is traditionally credited with producing one of the earliest world maps based on geographic reasoning. Earlier Babylonian clay maps existed, but Anaximander is the standard answer in this context.
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