Chapters 1-2 Flashcards
1
Q
country where Great Wall was built
A
China
2
Q
circumference of the earth
A
24,875 miles
3
Q
calculated the circumference (distance around) of the earth
A
Eratosthenes
4
Q
How was Ptolemy able to gather so much of the world’s knowledge at that time for his library and museum in Alexandria, Egypt?
A
He ordered a search of all ships, caravans, and visitors entering Alexandria. When books, maps, or anything interesting was found, they were confiscated, taken to the library where they were copied, and then returned
5
Q
connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
A
Strait of Gibraltar
6
Q
opened a library and museum in Alexandria
A
Ptolemy
7
Q
the name of constellation where Big Dipper is located
A
Ursa Major
