Question

Early maps did NOT put north at the top for all the following reasons EXCEPT

• A. North was the source of darkness
• B. South was favoured by some emperors.
• C. East and south were more important for religious reasons for some civilisations.
• D. East was considered by some civilisations to be a more positive direction.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

South was favoured by some emperors.

In the passage several reasons are given as to why all directions other than north were placed on top. It is said multiple times that, North was the source of darkness. East where the sun rises and West where it sets. Sun is also a positive force. So the only option remaining is option (2).