Discuss the Eratosthenes Map (Map 3-8)

question 49

Essay

Discuss the Eratosthenes map (Map 3-8).What does it say about the way Greeks viewed themselves and the world? In what ways did it correctly portray the world? In what ways did it not? Do you think that this map may have been influenced by Alexander's campaigns? If so,how?

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