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Who is responsible for setting the Egyptian ships on fire in 48 B.C.E.?
Who is responsible for setting the Egyptian ships on fire in 48 B.C.E.?
- An Arab leader
- Julius Caesar (correct)
- An Egyptian fleet commander
- Emperor Theodosius I
What happened to the library as a result of Julius Caesar's actions in 48 B.C.E.?
What happened to the library as a result of Julius Caesar's actions in 48 B.C.E.?
- It was left untouched
- It was completely destroyed
- It was rebuilt later
- It was partially burned (correct)
What was the reason behind the destruction of manuscripts by the Arabs in 640 C.E.?
What was the reason behind the destruction of manuscripts by the Arabs in 640 C.E.?
- They believed the manuscripts were heretic
- They wanted to create a new library
- They wanted to destroy all knowledge
- They thought only the Koran was necessary (correct)
What happened to the temples dedicated to learning in Alexandria in 391 C.E.?
What happened to the temples dedicated to learning in Alexandria in 391 C.E.?
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What is the current status of the Library of Alexandria's ruins?
What is the current status of the Library of Alexandria's ruins?
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What is the significance of the Library of Alexandria in modern times?
What is the significance of the Library of Alexandria in modern times?
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What is unclear about the Library of Alexandria?
What is unclear about the Library of Alexandria?
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What happened to the manuscripts discovered by the Arabs in 640 C.E.?
What happened to the manuscripts discovered by the Arabs in 640 C.E.?
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What is the result of the destruction of the Library of Alexandria?
What is the result of the destruction of the Library of Alexandria?
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Who declared that the temples dedicated to learning in Alexandria be destroyed?
Who declared that the temples dedicated to learning in Alexandria be destroyed?
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