Question

It can be inferred from the passage that European explorers like Columbus and Megellan

• A. set the precedent for north-up maps.
• B. navigated by the compass.
• C. used an eastward orientation for religious reasons.
• D. navigated with the help of early maps.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

used an eastward orientation for religious reasons.

It is said that Columbus considered East to be the place of Paradise. Paradise is a term with religious connotation. Hence we can select option (3).