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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