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