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The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh
  • 1. Who wrote 'The History of the World'?
A) Thomas More
B) John Milton
C) Francis Bacon
D) Sir Walter Raleigh
  • 2. In which century was 'The History of the World' written?
A) 16th century
B) 17th century
C) 18th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. What was Raleigh's profession aside from being a writer?
A) Explorer
B) Scientist
C) Architect
D) Composer
  • 4. Raleigh was a favorite of which English monarch?
A) Queen Victoria
B) King Henry VIII
C) King Charles I
D) Queen Elizabeth I
  • 5. The work reflects which of Raleigh's beliefs about history?
A) Linear progression
B) Only divine intervention
C) Cyclical nature
D) Random events
  • 6. Raleigh was charged with treason for his involvement in which plot?
A) The Rye House Plot
B) The Babington Plot
C) The Main Plot
D) Gunpowder Plot
  • 7. How did Raleigh's view of history differ from modern historians?
A) Lack of bias
B) Emphasis on moral lessons
C) Focus on empirical data
D) Neglect of religion
  • 8. When was 'The History of the World' published?
A) 1599
B) 1614
C) 1620
D) 1603
  • 9. What notable exploration is Raleigh associated with?
A) Africa
B) The Arctic
C) The Pacific Islands
D) The New World
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