
Lyceum of Wisdom

Fish and chips originated in which country?,
Answer: England,
The Chinese comedy crosstalk format originates in three places: Tianqiao in Beijing, the Quanye Bazaar in Tianjin, and where in Nanjing?,
Answer: Fuzimiao,
Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievement?,
Answer: Humanism,
What period of European history, lasting from 1300 to 1600, saw a rebirth of interest in classical culture and led to sweeping changes in art, learning, and worldviews?,
Answer: The Renaissance,
The saying 'The empire in which the sun never puts itself' was originally used in reference to the empire of which country?,
Answer: Spain,
Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that are often found in stacked or sloped layers and used for heating and cooking?,
Answer: Natural gas,
In which theater did Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor premiere in 1808?,
Answer: Theater an der Wien,
Which of the following doctors was the first to describe fully and in detail the systemic circulation and function of the heart?,
Answer: William Harvey,
What figure in history disguised himself as a Prussian captain and made off with over 4,000 gold marks only to be later considered a folk hero and called 'Köpenick's Captain'?,
Answer: Wilhelm Voight,
Assam tea, known for its rich aroma, originated in which country?,
Answer: India,
Zhu Geliang was not involved in which of the following incidents reported in the novel of the three kingdoms?,
Answer: Revolt of yellow turbans,
The work on which of these cathedrals started in Copenhagen in the year 1877?,
Answer: São Paulo Church,
Sandro Botticelli's painting 'Venus and Mars' is famous for its bright colors and beautiful figures. In which gallery is this painting currently housed?,
Answer: At the National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square),
Sotheby's auction house was founded in 1744 in which English city?,
Answer: London,
Which of the following was NOT included in the Summer Olympics held in Athens in 1896?,
Answer: Basketball,