
Lyceum of Wisdom

In Chinese mythology, what kind of creature is Jingwei?,
Answer: A bird,
In the hierarchy of simplified needs of Maslow, what need is at the top of the pyramid?,
Answer: Self -realization,
In the Emerald Tablet, Hermes Trismegistus claims to possess 'three parts of the wisdom of the whole world'. Which of these is NOT one of the three parts?,
Answer: Transfiguration,
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,
In Greek mythology, what was the name of the 3-headed dog of Hades that guarded the gates of the Underworld?,
Answer: Cerberus,
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,
Which of these is NOT considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
In which country is the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located?,
Answer: Egypt,
Which of these is not considered one of the 8 main styles of contemporary Chinese cuisine?,
Answer: Huaiyang Kitchen,
What is the color of the fresh flowers of the High School of the wisdom of French civilization?,
Answer: Red,
Thanks to large deposits of borax and pigment from local algae, Laguna Colorada is a fantastic landscape of red and white. In which country is it located?,
Answer: Bolivia,
According to Chinese legend, which of the following is not one of the weaknesses of the terrible beast known as 'Nian'?,
Answer: Water,
'Running manuscript' is a style of Chinese calligraphy. Which of the following works is NOT written in this form?,
Answer: Duobao Pagoda Stele,
Which of these figures is NOT referenced in the title of the ancient Chinese poem: 'Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup'?,
Answer: Du Fu,
In what era Chinese history did the 'battle of Fei River' take place where a small number of soldiers conquered a vastly superior force?
Answer: The Eastern Jin Dynas