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Natural History by Pliny (the Elder) - Exam
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. In which century did Pliny the Elder write 'Natural History'?
A) 2nd century BC
B) 1st century AD
C) 4th century AD
D) 3rd century BC
  • 2. How many books are contained in 'Natural History'?
A) 50
B) 37
C) 25
D) 30
  • 3. Pliny the Elder died during which event?
A) The Great Fire of Rome
B) The eruption of Mount Vesuvius
C) The Punic Wars
D) The Battle of Actium
  • 4. What was Pliny's view on the use of herbs?
A) Medicinal properties
B) Cosmetic use
C) Culinary use only
D) Toxic properties
  • 5. The 'Natural History' served as inspiration for which later genre?
A) Epic poetry
B) Biography
C) Encyclopedia
D) Legal texts
  • 6. What did Pliny's 'Natural History' contribute to later writers?
A) Foundation for encyclopedias
B) Culinary arts
C) Political theory
D) Framework for novels
  • 7. Which is NOT a subject covered by Pliny in 'Natural History'?
A) Geology
B) Botany
C) Zoology
D) Mathematics
  • 8. Pliny considered which of the following to be the greatest land animal?
A) Bear
B) Lion
C) Elephant
D) Horse
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