Ancient History PYQ 190 of 208 · Ancient Literature

Who wrote 'Periplus of the Erythraean Sea'?

  1. ACtesias
  2. BPliny
  3. CPtolemy
  4. DStrabo
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

64th BPSC (Pre) 2018

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

The author is unknown, so no option is right. It is a Greco-Roman merchant's guide from about 60 CE describing sailing routes and trade from the ports of Roman Egypt.

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