Multiple choice general knowledge

Term used to describe Medieval European maps of the world is:

  1. Topographical map of the world

  2. Elevation map

  3. Mappa mundi

  4. Reversed map
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Explanation

Mappa mundi (Latin for 'map of the world') refers to Medieval European world maps that ranged from simple diagrams to elaborate detailed maps. These maps often combined geographical knowledge with religious symbolism, placing Jerusalem at the center and showing the three known continents (Europe, Asia, Africa) in a T-O shape.

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