Of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac, which one comes first?,

Each animal in the Chinese zodiac is associated with one of the five classical Chinese elements. Which element has the most zodiac animals associated with it?,

Answer: Earth,

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 forms was NOT used by the 'White Bone Spirit' in his legendary battle against the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the 'Journey to the West'.,

Answer: A boy,

Which commander displayed his military genius at the Battle of Tours in the 8th century? or What commander displayed his military genius at the Battle of Poitiers in the eighth century?,

Answer: Carlos Martell,

The Chinese comedy crosstalk format originates in three places: Tianqiao in Beijing, the Quanye Bazaar in Tianjin, and where in Nanjing?,

Answer: Fuzimiao,

Which of these is not one of the winning stratagems listed in the old Chinese military book, the 'thirty -six stratagems'?,

Answer: The strategy of 'strong emptiness',

Zhu Geliang was not involved in which of the following incidents reported in the novel of the three kingdoms?,

Answer: Revolt of yellow turbans,

The saying 'The empire in which the sun never puts itself' was originally used in reference to the empire of which country?,

Answer: Spain,

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,

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

Answer: Water,

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,

What war ended the rule of the House of Plantagenet and began the rule of the Tudors in England?,

Answer: Wars of the Roses,

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,

In which country is the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located?,

Answer: Egypt,