Library of Alexandria destruction (Alexandria, Egypt — c. 3rd Century BC) — Questions and answers

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What was the Library of Alexandria described as?

Choices

  1. A small house with a few books.
  2. A vast building holding tons of knowledge. ✓
  3. A place for playing games.
  4. A market for selling food.

Answer: A vast building holding tons of knowledge.

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What did Bishop Cyril think about the scrolls in the library?

Choices

  1. He thought they were very important and helpful.
  2. He believed they were full of lies and bad things. ✓
  3. He wanted to read them all himself.
  4. He didn't care about the scrolls at all.

Answer: He believed they were full of lies and bad things.

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What does the story of the Library of Alexandria remind us of today?

Choices

  1. How fun it is to burn things.
  2. The importance of playing quietly.
  3. The fragility of knowledge and the importance of intellectual freedom. ✓
  4. That old buildings are not important.

Answer: The fragility of knowledge and the importance of intellectual freedom.

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What does the story of Hypatia and the Library remind us of today?

Choices

  1. How to build a big library.
  2. The power of knowledge and intellectual freedom. ✓
  3. How to start a fire.
  4. That books are not important.

Answer: The power of knowledge and intellectual freedom.

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