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