Famous Cartographers
Who was Muhammad Al-Idrisi
A prominent Muslim geographer and cartographer from Ceuta (modern-day Spain) who lived during the 12th century.
What innovation did al-Idrisi use to orient his world map?
He oriented the map with the south at the top, which was common in Islamic cartography.
What was al-Idrisi’s most famous contribution to geography?
The Tabula Rogeriana, a world map engraved on a silver disk.
How did al-Idrisi’s maps influence Islamic cartography?
They combined scientific detail with geographical accuracy, reflecting advancements in Islamic science and exploration.
Which Ottoman cartographer is known for creating the 1513 world map?
Piri Reis.
What geographical feature did Piri Reis’s 1513 map include with remarkable accuracy?
Coastal features of South America.
What is the name of the book created by Piri Reis in 1528?
A world atlas focusing on the Mediterranean Sea.
Which king invited al-Idrisi to create his world map?
King Roger II of Sicily.