Historical Maps and Cartography MCQ Test 4

1. Who is the cartographer known for the Tabula Rogeriana, a medieval map considered advanced for its time?

2. What term is used to describe a map that shows the relief features of the Earth's surface?

3. In cartography, what does the term 'compass' typically refer to?

4. What is the Piri Reis Map famous for, and which enigmatic detail has puzzled historians and researchers?

5. Who is credited with the invention of the Mercator projection map?

6. What is a cartouche on a map?

7. What is the purpose of a north arrow on a map?

8. What is the primary purpose of a title on a map?

9. What is the primary purpose of a scale bar on a map?

10. What is a compass rose's primary function on a map?