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