
Lyceum of Wisdom

The 'Three Great Philosophers' of Ancient Greece were Plato, Aristotle and who?,
Answer: Socrates,
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,
Which of these is NOT considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
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,
Which of the following was praised by your countrymen as Ancient Greece's best and most honest of democratic representatives?,
Answer: Pericles,
The two capitals of Austria-Hungary were Budapest and what other city?,
Answer: Vienna,
The Three Kings of Korea were Baeke, Silla and... ?,
Answer: Goguryeo,
The Punic Wars were fought by Ancient Rome and what other ancient empire?,
Answer: Ancient Carthage,
Wales officially became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain during the reign of which king?,
Answer: Henry VIII,
Which of the following physicists was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei, and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein?,
Answer: Stephen Hawking,
Which of the following physicists was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei, and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein?,
Answer: Stephen Hawking,
In addition to 'Number of Scouts' and 'Power', which of the following parameters of the Scout Camp can also be updated?,
Answer: Scout Marching Speed and Exploration Range,
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,