
Lyceum of Wisdom

In 1582, Oda Nobunaga was betrayed and ambushed byr his general Akechi Mitsuhide. Where did this occur?,
Answer: Honnō-Ji Temple in Kyoto,
In 1970, an Apollo mission attempted to land on the moon. Due to a technical problem, it was only able to orbit the moon and return to Earth. What was the name of the mission?,
Answer: Apollo 13,
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),
In Russian history, what nickname did the first Tzar receive for his tyranny?,
Answer: Ivan the Terrible,
What 4-word saying was followed by Oda Nobunaga?,
Answer: Rule with absolute strength,
Where did Ancient Roman soldiers get their weapons and armor?,
Answer: Of themselves,
Where did Genghis Khan start to build his Mongolian empire?,
Answer: Asia,
'The end justifies the means' was a core belief of the author of 'The Prince'. What was his name?,
Answer: Machiavelli,
Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievement?,
Answer: Humanism,
In what year did Ricardo Coração de Leão and Saladin sign a truce?,
Answer: 1192,
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,
Keira once defied the world's expectations of her in a glorious battle. Where did this battle take place?,
Answer: Sunset Canyon,
In what year did Einstein publish his four Annus Mirabilis ('Miracle Articles')?,
Answer: 1905,
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,
Where did the final battle between King Arthur and Mordred take place, according to Arthurian Legend?,
Answer: Camlan,