
Lyceum of Wisdom

'Ru' is one of the most famous types of Chinese ceramics, known for its delicate light blue glaze. Which dynasty did it originate from?,
Answer: Song,
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,
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,
Which of these is NOT considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
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,
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,
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,
Which of the seven wonders of the world was created to cure the longing for the Queen of Babylon?,
Answer: The Hanging Gardens,
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',
What is the color of the fresh flowers of the High School of the wisdom of French civilization?,
Answer: Red,
The 'Journey of the Tiles' is considered by some historians the milestone of the beginning of the French Revolution.In which city did this occur?,
Answer: Grenoble,
Which chapter of the Kingdom Chronicles cDo you get the 'Eternal Explorer' achievement if all the fog is explored before the end of the chapter?,
Answer: The Long Peace,
Which of these figures is NOT referenced in the title of the ancient Chinese poem: 'Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup'?,
Answer: Du Fu,