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Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment debunked a theory that ancient Greek scientist?,

Answer: Aristotle,

In the fable 'The Bremen Musicians' by the Brothers Grimm, a group of animals travel to Bremen in search of a musical career. Which of the following animals is NOT part of the group?,

Answer: Pig,

Which of the following is a term for a valuable material of geological origin that can be extracted from the earth?,

Answer: Natural resources,

In Greek mythology, what was the name of the 3-headed dog of Hades that guarded the gates of the Underworld?,

Answer: Cerberus,

What building was originally constructed in London as the home of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations that took place in 1851?,

Answer: The Crystal Palace,

In which era of Chinese history did the 'Battle of the River Fei' take place, when a small group of soldiers overpowered a vastly superior force?,

Answer: In the Jin Dynasty,

Who wrote the 'History of the Peloponnesian War', a historical account of the titular war? Who was the author of the History of the Peloponnesian War?,

Answer: Thucydides,

What is the name of the innermost sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple, accessible only to members of the priesthood?,

Answer: Adito,

Which of these options represents one of the four fundamental elements of nature according to many ancient Greek philosophers?,

Answer: Wind,

The period after the fall of the Mycenaean civilization and before the birth of the Greek city-states is known as the Greek Dark Ages. Which of these works was written at this time?,

Answer: The Odyssey,

Which of the following is not a goal of Greek mythology?,

Answer: Offer a path to salvation,

What ancient Greek physicist famously discovered the concept of buoyancy while taking a bath?,

Answer: Archimedes,

What was a lighthouse built after Macedonia conquered Egypt and was it one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?,

Answer: The Lighthouse of Alexandria,

In ancient Greek mythology, who was the wife of Hades, the king of the underworld?,

Answer: Persephone,

If a man with type AB blood and a woman with type B blood have a baby, which of the following statements would be incorrect?,

Answer: Could have type O blood,