Long ago, people used maps to find new places. These maps were like pictures of the world, not perfect, but they showed where land and water were. When explorers saw these maps, they knew which way to go for treasure or new friends. They also helped traders know where to sail so they could bring goods from one place to another. That made trade faster and easier.
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- A sailor used a map to know where to sail next, just like how you use a picture to find your way home.
- A merchant looked at a map to decide which city would get his spices first.
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See also
- How Did the Pyramids Stay Standing for Thousands of Years?
- Why Did the Roman Empire Fall?
- How Does the Ancient Roman Calendar Work?
- How Did Ancient Civilizations Count Without Numbers?
- How Do We Know What People Thought Long Ago?
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