Q. Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1.Periplus of Erythrean Sea –Herodotus
2.Natural History–Pliny the Elder’s
3.Geography–Ptolemy
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The following Greek and Latin sources inform us about the long distance cultural and commercial connections.

  • The Periplus of Erythrean Sea, an ancient Greek text of the first century CE.
  • Pliny the Elder’s Natural History, first century CE
  • Ptolemy’s Geography, second century CE

Source: NCERT

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