Question

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Babylonian world maps?

• A. The Babylonian world map depicts Babylon at the centre.
• B. The Babylonian world map closely resembles the modern world map.
• C. The maps show the ancient civilisations surrounded by a ring of ocean.
• D. Outside the ring, eight islands or regions are carved.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Outside the ring, eight islands or regions are carved.

The Babylonian world map depicts Babylon at the centre. The maps show the ancient civilisations surrounded by a ring of ocean. Outside the ring, eight islands or regions are carved. The map does not resemble the modern world map.