Examine "The World" Chart from the Third Century B

question 12

Essay

Examine "The World" chart from the third century B.C.E. where Eratosthenes drew latitude and longitude lines through important places rather than spacing them at regular intervals as we do today. Briefly describe the misconceptions the Alexandrians had of the world.

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Definitions:

Part-time

Refers to jobs or positions that require fewer hours of work per week than full-time positions.

Dependent Variable

The factor in research that is likely to shift following modifications to the independent variable.

Independent Variable

An independent variable is one that is manipulated or categorised to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

New Yorkers

Residents or natives of New York City or the state of New York.