10 Questions
Which empire was Strabo a citizen of?
Roman Empire
What is the title of Strabo's work?
The Geographica
Which century does the earliest manuscript of books 1-9 date to?
10th century
What does Strabo mean by 'Geography' and 'Chorography'?
Description of the earth and description of the land
What does Strabo state defines the contours of the land and gives it its shape?
Sea
Which language was the Geographica written in?
Greek
When does the earliest manuscript of books 1-9 date to?
10th century
What is the term used by Strabo to refer to the 'description of the land'?
Chōrographia
Which century does the 13th-century manuscript containing the entire text of the Geographica date to?
13th century
What does Strabo state is the primary factor in defining the contours of the land and giving it its shape?
Sea
Test your knowledge of ancient geography with this quiz on the Geographica, a valuable encyclopedia of geographical knowledge written by Strabo in Ancient Greece. Explore the fascinating history and concepts behind this influential work.
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