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