The first known mind map was drawn by the ancient philosopher Porphyry and shows the relationship between the material and immaterial things in this world.
The first known mind map originates from around ...? (year)
300AD

Mind map starts with ...?
Central idea
Type of mind map that is used for problem-solving.
Dialogue Map
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Benefits of mind mapping?
- Makes it easier to retain information
- Helps people learn new concepts
- Makes learning more engaging
- Breaks down complex relationships
- Improves creativity
- Increases productivity
- Helps with problem-solving
- Helps document patterns of thought
The term "mind map" was first introduced in ...? (year)
1974
... represent sub-topics or ideas related to the central idea?
Branches
Type of mind map that is good for visualizing workflow or process?
Flowchart

What could be disadvantages of mind mapping?
- It can get messy if you are beginner, have too many ideas or doing it with pen and paper
- Time-consuming when you’re dealing with more complicated concepts
- Sometimes information gets lost in a mind map.
- Easy to over complicate
Who introduced the term "mind map"?
Television personality Tony Buzan

... help quickly find what you are looking for and orient yourself within the mind map.
Keywords
Most classical type of mind map with a main idea in the center and sub-topics and ideas around it.
Spider Map

Mind maps can be beneficial for who?
- Students
- Project managers
- Marketers
- Content creators
- Consultants
- Event planners
- Salespeople
- and many more!
When and where was the first World Mind Mapping Championship held?
London, 1998
... help to bring clarity and definition to mind map designs, while also making the information easier to understand.
Colors
Mind map that has a hierarchical nature and is used to provide a clear overview of complex topics or projects.
Tree Map
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Name areas/situations in business where mind mapping could be used
- Developing a business roadmap
- Meeting management
- Collaborative brainstorming
- Project planning
- Analyzing customer experience
- Website design
- Marketing plan
Worlds largest (10.3m x 14.6m ) mindmap (Giant Mind Map) was created in 2007, in Singapore.
What was the theme of this map?
The Giant Mind Map depicts Singapore history from the early nation building period to the achievements.

... reflects the importance of topics and ideas, and serves as a guide for the reader to quickly understand the relationships between them.
Branching order
Type of mind map that allows to compare and contrast different ideas or concepts.
Double bubble maps

Can you name online mind mapping platforms?
- Miro
- Canva
- Figma
- FigJam by Figma
- Invision
- Mindomo
- Ayoa
- Businessmap
- Coggle
- MindMup