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Natural History by Pliny (the Elder) - Exam
  • 1. In which century did Pliny the Elder write 'Natural History'?
A) 2nd century BC
B) 3rd century BC
C) 4th century AD
D) 1st century AD
  • 2. How many books are contained in 'Natural History'?
A) 37
B) 30
C) 25
D) 50
  • 3. Pliny the Elder died during which event?
A) The eruption of Mount Vesuvius
B) The Punic Wars
C) The Battle of Actium
D) The Great Fire of Rome
  • 4. What was Pliny's view on the use of herbs?
A) Cosmetic use
B) Toxic properties
C) Medicinal properties
D) Culinary use only
  • 5. The 'Natural History' served as inspiration for which later genre?
A) Encyclopedia
B) Biography
C) Legal texts
D) Epic poetry
  • 6. What did Pliny's 'Natural History' contribute to later writers?
A) Framework for novels
B) Foundation for encyclopedias
C) Political theory
D) Culinary arts
  • 7. Which is NOT a subject covered by Pliny in 'Natural History'?
A) Botany
B) Mathematics
C) Geology
D) Zoology
  • 8. Pliny considered which of the following to be the greatest land animal?
A) Bear
B) Horse
C) Lion
D) Elephant
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