Why were the Greeks and the Romans greatly interested in making maps?

1.	Why were the Greeks and the Romans greatly interested in making maps?
Answer» The Greeks and after them the Romans were greatly interested in making maps and knowing about places near and far. They wanted to conquer the world, build colonies in far off places and trade with them. e.g : Alexander, the Greek king.

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The Greeks and after them the Romans were greatly interested in making maps and knowing about places near and far. They wanted to conquer the world, build colonies in far off places and trade with them.

e.g :

Alexander, the Greek king.

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