The Greek alphabet originated from which other writing system?,

The Colossus of Rhodes represents which sun god? The Colossus of Rhodes represents which Greek god?,

Answer: Helio,

The epic 'Poema de El Cid' originates from which country?,

Answer: Spain,

The concept of 'separation of powers' comes from which of Montesquieu's works?,

Answer: The Spirit of the Law,

The Black Forest Cake is a famous European dessert.In which country is the black forest from where the name derives?,

Answer: Germany,

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

Answer: Spain,

With which figure from Greek mythology did Mary Shelley associate Frankenstein's monster?,

Answer: Prometheus,

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,

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,

The Greek epic 'The Odyssey' chronicles the return of the hero Ulysses from war. Where was his hometown?,

Answer: Ithaca,

During the Trojan War, which Greek warrior killed Hector?,

Answer: Achilles,

The two capitals of Austria-Hungary were Budapest and what other city?,

Answer: Vienna,

The Egyptians made paper from what material?,

Answer: Papyrus,

The Punic Wars were fought by Ancient Rome and what other ancient empire?,

Answer: Ancient Carthage,

In Greek mythology, which hero went on a quest to the Golden Fleece?,

Answer: Jason,