Treasures of Lost Libraries
- 1. Which famous library was located in Alexandria, Egypt, and contained numerous priceless works?
A) Library of Congress
B) Library of Alexandria
C) Bodleian Library
D) British Library
- 2. The ancient Library of Alexandria is is believed to have been founded around which century?
A) 10th century AD
B) 1st century AD
C) 5th century BC
D) 3rd century BC
- 3. In which country would you find the famous Trinity College Library, known for the Book of Kells?
A) Australia
B) Ireland
C) Italy
D) France
- 4. The Song Dynasty's 'Siku Quanshu' is one of the largest encyclopedic works ever produced. In which country was it compiled?
A) Japan
B) India
C) China
D) Korea
- 5. Which library, housed in a former palace, contains the famous Codex Gigas, also known as 'The Devil's Bible'?
A) The Bodleian Library
B) National Library of Sweden
C) The Library of Congress
D) Vatican Library
- 6. Which library, located in Madrid, Spain, was once the royal library and houses the famous 'Goya Manuscripts'?
A) British Library
B) Trinity College Library
C) National Library of Spain
D) Library of Congress
- 7. Which of the following famous libraries was known to have fallen victim to the incendiary bombing of World War II?
A) Trinity College Library
B) Bodleian Library
C) Library of Congress
D) The National Library of Russia
- 8. Which lost library, thought to have existed in antiquity, is associated with the legendary philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras?
A) Library of Elea
B) Library of Croton
C) Library of Sparta
D) Library of Athens
- 9. The lost library of Pergamum was known for its collection of what type of writing material?
A) Papyrus
B) Clay tablets
C) Parchment
D) Vellum
- 10. Which famous playwright's lost works were supposedly hidden in the library of Owthorpe in England?
A) William Shakespeare
B) John Webster
C) Christopher Marlowe
D) Ben Jonson
- 11. In the Harry Potter series, which Hogwarts house has its own library with a collection of books on magic and dark arts?
A) Slytherin
B) Ravenclaw
C) Gryffindor
D) Hufflepuff
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