Question

According to the passage, early Chinese maps placed north at the top because

• A. the Chinese invented the compass and were aware of magnetic north.
• B. they wanted to show respect to the emperor.
• C. the Chinese emperor appreciated the winds from the south.
• D. north was considered the most desirable direction.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

they wanted to show respect to the emperor.

It is directly given in the passage that the emperor of china was depicted in the north looking down to his subjects in the south. This is given in option (2).