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