Both ancient and modern maps still _________ strongly to our imaginations, as they are the result of amazingly detailed observations of the world.
a) appeal –– b) engage –– c) interest –– d) attract
a) appeal
(this is the only verb that collocates with "to". "This appeals to me" = "This interests/engages/attracts me")
The world's first modern atlas _______ in Antwerp in 1570. a) exhibited –– b) presented –– c) appeared –– d) arose
c) appeared (we would say that the atlas "was exhibited" or "was presented" by someone; "arose" is used with situations that appear without intention)
Abraham Ortelius collected 53 of the best maps _________ at that time and organised them in a logical sequence in a book. a) in existence –– b) in stock –– c) at large –– d) at present
a) in existence (if a shop has an item, it is "in stock"; a criminal fleeing from police is "at large"; "at present" = nowadays/currently)
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