
Lyceum of Wisdom

To which famous and influential Renaissance family did art patron Duque Lorenzo belong?,
Answer: The House of Medici,
Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievement?,
Answer: Humanism,
Sandro Botticelli's painting 'Venus and Mars' is famous for its bright colors and beautiful figures. In which gallery is this painting currently housed?,
Answer: At the National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square),
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,
The famous Renaissance sculpture Pietà was the work of which artist?,
Answer: Michelangelo,
Thanks to large deposits of borax and pigment from local algae, Laguna Colorada is a fantastic landscape of red and white. In which country is it located?,
Answer: Bolivia,
In which country was the famous revolutionary and military strategist Simón Bolívar born?,
Answer: Venezuela,
To which army did the 'Varangian Guard' belong?,
Answer: The Byzantine army,
Who killed Hector and how did Achilles die?,
Answer: Achilles; arrow in heel,
Which of the following is not a feature of Renaissance art?,
Answer: Flat/Two-dimensional,
France and Germany were both parts of which feudal kingdom?,
Answer: France,
Which European wrote the first travelogue detailing China's history, culture and art?,
Answer: Marco Polo,
Where did Ancient Roman soldiers get their weapons and armor?,
Answer: Of themselves,
To whom did India give the title of 'Mahatma'?,
Answer: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi,
In which country did the Carlist Wars take place in the 19th century?,
Answer: Spain,