Question

review the text.
maps: the art of a science
1 the history of civilization has been illustrated by maps—maps that depict battles, scientific phenomena, and discoveries of new land throughout history. these maps can vary in numerous ways. for instance, by modern convention—and for no scientific reason—modern maps are usually oriented with north at the top. but al idrisi’s 1154 world map shows the arabian peninsula in the top center of the map, with south at the top. different
where would a discussion of a famously ugly and unpopular map fit best?
the first paragraph
the fourth paragraph
the fifth paragraph

Explanation:

The first paragraph focuses on how maps illustrate civilization's history and their variations (like orientation). A discussion of an ugly/unpopular map, which is an example of a map's variation (in reception/design), would fit here as it aligns with the paragraph's topic of map diversity. The fourth and fifth paragraphs (not shown, but assuming they shift focus) wouldn't match as well as the first, which introduces map variations.

Answer:

the first paragraph