How Did the Introduction of Ptolemy's Geography Mislead European Cartographers

question 53

Multiple Choice

How did the introduction of Ptolemy's Geography mislead European cartographers?

• A)Ptolemy asserted that the world was much smaller than it actually is, indicating that Asia was not far removed from Europe to the west.
• B)Ptolemy indicated that Africa had no southern end and could not offer a route to Asia, leading Europeans to explore westward.
• C)Ptolemy argued that a northern route through Russia offered an easier path to Asia, leading England to begin a process of exploration.
• D)Ptolemy claimed that the world was much larger than it actually is, leading the German and Italian lands to abandon colonizing efforts.

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