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Lyceum of Wisdom

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Renaissance painters in Flanders, as in Italy, tended to produce what kind of artwork?,

Answer: Realistic,

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 period of European history, lasting from 1300 to 1600, saw a rebirth of interest in classical culture and led to sweeping changes in art, learning, and worldviews?,

Answer: The Renaissance,

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 these types of terrain exerts a small penalty in defending troops on the hill map of the Treasury in the 'Olympia Champions'?,

Answer: Hurricane,

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,

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,

Which of the following empires did NOT participate in the Battle of the Three Emperors (also known as the Battle of Austerlitz)?,

Answer: The Persian Empire,

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

Answer: Water,

What is the name of the phenomenon by which organisms that are best adapted to the environment survive to pass on their traits to their descendants?,

Answer: Natural selection,

Which of the seven wonders of the world was created to cure the longing for the Queen of Babylon?,

Answer: The Hanging Gardens,

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,

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

Answer: Cerberus,

Which prominent statesman served as the first general of the Edo shogunate in the late Warring States of Japan period?,

Answer: Tokugawa leyasu,

After its founding in the 6th century BC, what institution of the Roman Republic served as a consultative parliament?,

Answer: The Senate,