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Lyceum of Wisdom

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In Japan, what fruit is known as 'fruit of immortality'?,

Answer: TACHIBANA,

In the hierarchy of simplified needs of Maslow, what need is at the top of the pyramid?,

Answer: Self -realization,

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,

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,

According to Chinese legend, which of the following is not one of the weaknesses of the terrible beast known as 'Nian'?,

Answer: Water,

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

Answer: Cerberus,

The process of splitting atoms is known as what?,

Answer: Fission (split) (be careful the word split is fission and combine is fusion),

The process of combining atoms is known as what?,

Answer: Merger,

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,

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,

In what climate does basil, known in Europe as the 'King of Herbs', grow vastly?,

Answer: Tropical Areas,

What is the color of the fresh flowers of the High School of the wisdom of French civilization?,

Answer: Red,

The poet Fernando Pessoa became known for writing his poems as different 'characters', which he called 'heteronyms'. Which of these is NOT one of the heteronyms that Pessoa used?,

Answer: Francisco Norman,