How Did the First Maps Influence Exploration?

Imagine drawing a picture of your backyard to show someone how to find your house. That's like what ancient people did with maps, they drew pictures of the world so others could follow their path and discover new places. These simple drawings helped explorers sail across oceans, and even changed the way people thought about faraway lands.

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A child draws a map of their neighborhood to show friends how to get to the park.
An ancient sailor uses a simple map with islands and waves to find his way home.
A explorer marks new lands on a map, inspiring others to follow.

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