What Do You Know About Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Leicester?
Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester is a collection famous scientific writings. In recent history, this book is the second highest book in terms of sale price. Do you think you know more about book? Take our quiz to prove your knowledge of this book.
- 1.
Who authored Codex Leicester?
- A.
Helen Hayes
- B.
Antoine de saint
- C.
Leonardo da vinci
- D.
Vinci Parker
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C. Leonardo da vinciExplanation
Leonardo da Vinci authored Codex Leicester.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the page count of this book?
- A.
60
- B.
80
- C.
72
- D.
50
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C. 72Explanation
The page count of the book is 72.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many sheets does this book have?
- A.
20
- B.
15
- C.
18
- D.
10
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C. 18Explanation
This book has a total of 18 sheets.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What year was this book published?
- A.
1890
- B.
1510
- C.
1440
- D.
1500
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B. 1510Explanation
The correct answer is 1510 because it is the only option that falls within a reasonable time frame for book publishing. The other options (1890, 1440, and 1500) are either too late or too early for the book to have been published.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these is the country of origin of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester?
- A.
Egypt
- B.
Italy
- C.
Columbia
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
B. ItalyExplanation
Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester is a collection of scientific writings and sketches, and it is widely known that Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian artist, scientist, and polymath. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that the country of origin of his Codex Leicester is Italy.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What year was this manuscript sold to Bill Gates?
- A.
2000
- B.
1999
- C.
1997
- D.
1994
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D. 1994Explanation
The manuscript was sold to Bill Gates in the year 1994.Rate this question:
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- 7.
At what price was it sold to Bill Gates?
- A.
$30,802,500
- B.
$50, 888,500
- C.
$40,300,200
- D.
$30,500,200
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A. $30,802,500Explanation
Bill Gates bought the item for a price of $30,802,500.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What language was this book written?
- A.
English
- B.
Italian
- C.
Hindi
- D.
German
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B. ItalianExplanation
The book was written in Italian.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of these also refer to this book?
- A.
Writing pank
- B.
Ancient Writing
- C.
Codex Hammar
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Codex HammarExplanation
The book referred to in the question is called "Codex Hammar." The other options listed, "Writing pank" and "Ancient Writing," do not refer to the same book. Therefore, the correct answer is "Codex Hammar."Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many people have this book in their possession?
- A.
10
- B.
8
- C.
7
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
Based on the given options, the correct answer is 7. This implies that there are 7 people who possess this book.Rate this question:
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