
Lyceum of Wisdom

The four main varieties of Guzheng in Ancient China were Haozhong, Luqi, Jiaowei and... ?,
Answer: Raoliang,
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,
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 considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
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,
The Ancient Olympic Games were held every 4 years in Olympia, in southwestern Greece. What year are they believed to have started?,
Answer: 776 BCE,
The Plague of Justinian of 541-549 was the first outbreak of the first plague pandemic. What other major was occurring in the Eastern Roman Empire at that time?,
Answer: The Gothic War,
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,
The Temple of Heaven in China was built during the reign of which emperor?,
Answer: The Yongle Emperor (Shy Di),
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 'Three Great Philosophers' of Ancient Greece were Plato, Aristotle and who?,
Answer: Socrates,
Which of the following was built on the orders of Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?,
Answer: The Taj Mahal,
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,
What war ended the rule of the House of Plantagenet and began the rule of the Tudors in England?,
Answer: Wars of the Roses,
In which country is the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located?,
Answer: Egypt,