Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz

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Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz

Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Quiz

1. What is the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?

2. In which language was the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea originally written?

3. Which sea does the term "Erythraean Sea" refer to in the context of the Periplus?

4. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea primarily describes which type of activities?

5. Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?

6. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an important source of historical information about ancient trade between which regions?

7. What type of goods were commonly traded according to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?

8. Which ancient city, now a major archaeological site, is mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as a key trading port?

9. According to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, which region was known for exporting ivory, tortoiseshell, and rhinoceros horn?

10. Which modern country contains the location of the ancient port of Barygaza mentioned in the Periplus?

11. The author of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is generally believed to have been:

12. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea provides a detailed account of the monsoon winds. What were these winds primarily used for?

13. Which port, located on the Red Sea, is mentioned in the Periplus as a key hub for trade with India?

14. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea makes reference to "Zoskalos," a ruler of which region?

15. The term "Periplus" in the title "Periplus of the Erythraean Sea" means:

Correct Answers:

1. c) A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE

2. b) Greek

3. a) The Red Sea

4. b) Trade and navigation routes

5. d) Northern Europe

6. b) The Roman Empire, India, and East Africa

7. a) Spices, textiles, and precious stones

8. b) Muziris

9. a) East Africa

10. c) India

11. a) An anonymous Greek merchant

12. b) Facilitating maritime trade

13. c) Myos Hormos

14. b) East Africa

15. b) A circumnavigation or coastal voyage

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