Freer's Collection of Ancient Manuscripts

In the early 1900s, Charles Lang Freer, an art-loving millionaire, made a significant discovery in Egypt. Initially interested in collecting art, Freer stumbled upon ancient manuscripts, including a Greek codex with the New Testament gospels. Despite his usual caution, Freer purchased the manuscripts, which became a sensational find. The codex, dated to the 5th Century, was one of the oldest gospel collections, highlighting Freer's role as a prominent figure in Bible hunting.

What was Charles Lang Freer's primary passion despite his fortune in railroad box cars?

• Collecting rare coins

• Collecting fine art

• Building railroads

• Traveling the world

In which year did Freer make his first trip to Egypt?

• 1910

• 1920

• 1906

• 1900

What was Freer initially looking to buy in Egypt before being introduced to ancient manuscripts?

• Ancient coins

• Precious stones

• Antique pottery

• Rare books

Where did Freer meet the local dealer Al AR Robi?

• At the pyramids

• In a local market

• In a museum

• At the Mina House hotel

What did the ancient manuscripts shown to Freer include?

• The Rosetta Stone

• The four New Testament gospels

• The Dead Sea Scrolls

• Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs

How did Freer typically approach collecting before purchasing the codex?

• Aggressively

• Indifferently

• Cautiously

• Impulsively

How much did Freer pay for the gospels and other manuscripts?

• $5,000

• $7,750

• $10,000

• $12,500

What was the public reaction to Freer's discovery?

• It made headlines

• It was criticized

• It was kept secret

• It was ignored

What was the significance of the codex Freer discovered?

• It was the third oldest gospel collection

• It was the oldest known manuscript

• It was incomplete

• It was a forgery

In what century was the codex Freer discovered dated to?

• 6th Century AD

• 5th Century AD

• 4th Century AD

• 3rd Century AD