Question

how do ancient maps differ from modern maps?
ancient maps focused only on the physical features of small areas.
ancient maps were two - dimensional and less accurate than modern maps.
ancient maps were carved in clay and only displayed political boundaries.
ancient maps were only used with astronomy to locate the planets and stars

Explanation:

• The first option is incorrect because ancient maps sometimes covered larger regions (e.g., Ptolemy's world map) and included non-physical features.
• The third option is wrong because not all ancient maps were clay-carved, and they displayed more than just political boundaries.
• The fourth option is false because ancient maps primarily served geographic navigation, not just astronomical planet/star location.
• The second option is correct: ancient maps were 2D (like modern paper maps, but modern has 3D tools) and less accurate due to limited surveying technology.

Answer:

B. Ancient maps were two-dimensional and less accurate than modern maps.