Quiz - The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

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Ancient History for APPSC

  1. What is the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?
    1. a) A religious text from ancient Greece
    2. b) A geographical treatise from ancient Rome
    3. c) A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE
    4. d) A historical novel from ancient Egypt
  2. In which language was the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea originally written?
    1. a) Latin
    2. b) Greek
    3. c) Sanskrit
    4. d) Aramaic
  3. Which sea does the term "Erythraean Sea" refer to in the context of the Periplus?
    1. a) The Red Sea
    2. b) The Mediterranean Sea
    3. c) The Black Sea
    4. d) The Arabian Sea
  4. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea primarily describes which type of activities?
    1. a) Agricultural practices
    2. b) Trade and navigation routes
    3. c) Military campaigns
    4. d) Religious ceremonies
  5. Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?
    1. a) East Africa
    2. b) The Arabian Peninsula
    3. c) South India
    4. d) Northern Europe
  6. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an important source of historical information about ancient trade between which regions?
    1. a) China and Europe
    2. b) The Roman Empire, India, and East Africa
    3. c) Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley
    4. d) Greece and Persia
  7. What type of goods were commonly traded according to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea?
    1. a) Spices, textiles, and precious stones
    2. b) Weapons and armor
    3. c) Agricultural produce and livestock
    4. d) Religious artifacts and manuscripts
  8. Which ancient city, now a major archaeological site, is mentioned in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea as a key trading port?
    1. a) Alexandria
    2. b) Muziris
    3. c) Rome
    4. d) Constantinople
  9. According to the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, which region was known for exporting ivory, tortoiseshell, and rhinoceros horn?
    1. a) East Africa
    2. b) South India
    3. c) Arabia
    4. d) Persia
  10. Which modern country contains the location of the ancient port of Barygaza mentioned in the Periplus?
    1. a) Pakistan
    2. b) Sri Lanka
    3. c) India
    4. d) Yemen
  11. The author of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is generally believed to have been:
    1. a) An anonymous Greek merchant
    2. b) A Roman senator
    3. c) An Egyptian scribe
    4. d) An Indian prince
  12. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea provides a detailed account of the monsoon winds. What were these winds primarily used for?
    1. a) Determining the seasons
    2. b) Facilitating maritime trade
    3. c) Agricultural purposes
    4. d) Navigating the Nile River
  13. Which port, located on the Red Sea, is mentioned in the Periplus as a key hub for trade with India?
    1. a) Adulis
    2. b) Berenice
    3. c) Myos Hormos
    4. d) Leuke Kome
  14. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea makes reference to "Zoskalos," a ruler of which region?
    1. a) South Arabia
    2. b) East Africa
    3. c) Egypt
    4. d) India
  15. The term "Periplus" in the title "Periplus of the Erythraean Sea" means:
    1. a) A comprehensive atlas
    2. b) A circumnavigation or coastal voyage
    3. c) A religious pilgrimage
    4. d) A royal decree

Answers with Explanations

  1. c) A navigational and trade guide from the 1st century CE
    1. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea is an ancient guidebook describing trade routes and ports.
  2. b) Greek
    1. It was written in Greek, which was widely used for commerce and scholarship in the ancient Mediterranean world.
  3. a) The Red Sea
    1. The term "Erythraean Sea" was used to refer to the Red Sea, as well as parts of the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
  4. b) Trade and navigation routes
    1. The Periplus focuses on detailing trade routes, ports, and goods exchanged.
  5. d) Northern Europe
    1. The text describes regions around the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean, not Northern Europe.
  6. b) The Roman Empire, India, and East Africa
    1. The Periplus provides information about trade between the Roman Empire and regions in India and East Africa.
  7. a) Spices, textiles, and precious stones
    1. These were some of the key goods traded as described in the Periplus.
  8. b) Muziris
    1. Muziris was an important ancient port in South India mentioned in the Periplus.
  9. a) East Africa
    1. East Africa was known for its export of ivory, tortoiseshell, and other exotic goods.
  10. c) India
    1. Barygaza (modern Bharuch) was an important ancient port located in modern India.
  11. a) An anonymous Greek merchant
    1. The author of the Periplus is unknown but is believed to have been a Greek merchant with first-hand knowledge of the trade routes.
  12. b) Facilitating maritime trade
    1. The monsoon winds were crucial for enabling ships to travel between the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and India.
  13. c) Myos Hormos
    1. Myos Hormos was a significant port on the Red Sea for trade with India.
  14. b) East Africa
    1. Zoskalos is believed to be a ruler of an East African region mentioned in the text.
  15. b) A circumnavigation or coastal voyage
    1. The term "Periplus" refers to a voyage around a coast, used to describe navigational guides in antiquity.

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