Quiz on the Modern Library of Alexandria

What is the Modern Library of Alexandria commonly known as?

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina

• Library of Egypt

• Museum of Alexandria

• Alexandria Archive

When was the Modern Library of Alexandria officially inaugurated?

• 2000

• 1995

• 2002

• 2010

When was the ancient Library of Alexandria founded?

• 5th century BCE

• 3rd century BCE

• 1st century CE

• 3rd century CE

What was the estimated number of scrolls housed in the ancient library?

• 100,000 - 200,000

• 200,000 - 400,000

• 400,000 - 700,000

• Over 1 million

What events contributed to the destruction of the ancient Library of Alexandria? (Select all that apply)

• Fires

• Earthquakes

• Wars

• Neglect

The design of the Modern Library of Alexandria resembles:

• A pyramid

• A rising sun

• An open book

• A crescent moon

How many books can the modern library hold?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

What unique digital feature does the Modern Library of Alexandria host?

• A copy of the U.S. Library of Congress

• A digital backup of the Internet Archive

• A collection of ancient Egyptian maps

• The world’s largest online museum

How many people can the main reading room of the Modern Library of Alexandria accommodate?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 5,000

Which of the following is **NOT** a facility at the Modern Library of Alexandria?

• A museum of antiquities

• A planetarium

• A university

• Research centers