1. Physiological and Social Problems in the Middle East
Some of the earliest maps of the Holy Land are found in the Bible. ... The first map of the Holy Land was composed by Bernhard von Breydenbach in 1486. ... This map aided in the ascent of European humanism. Portolan charts were the first maps in which geography and social observations were intertwined. ... These maps led explorers across the Atlantic and around Africa. ...
- Word Count: 745
- Approx Pages: 3
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate