Who used a compass rose?

Answer 1

Because the points on the design -- four large spikes for the four main directions (N, E, S, W), four smaller spikes for the corners (NE, NW, SE, SW), and often eight tiny spikes for the in-between directions (NNE, WSW, etc.) -- somewhat resemble the petals on a rose.

Answer 2

Because the points on the design -- four large spikes for the four main directions (N, E, S, W), four smaller spikes for the corners (NE, NW, SE, SW), and often eight tiny spikes for the in-between directions (NNE, WSW, etc.) -- somewhat resemble the petals on a rose.

Answer 3

How do these lines help in locating places?

Answer 4

Go to this website and scroll down a little. Your answer is right there http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_rose

Answer 5

directions for things like north south west east