The term periplus refers to which of the following?
A. a type of handbook used by ancient sailors marking distances between important trade ports and noting important landmarks and commodities for sale
B. an unofficial legal code used by sailors when not in their home territories
C. a highly detailed map drawn up by ancient cartographers and used by wealthy merchants
D. a type of ancient guidebook used by elites and diplomats who could afford to travel from region to region
Answer: A
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