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