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