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What age did ancient Greece enter after the Mycenaean civilization was destroyed?,

Answer: Dark Ages,

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,

What was a lighthouse built after Macedonia conquered Egypt and was it one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?,

Answer: The Lighthouse of Alexandria,

In 1970, an Apollo mission attempted to land on the moon. Due to a technical problem, it was only able to orbit the moon and return to Earth. What was the name of the mission?,

Answer: Apollo 13,

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,

A crater on the far side of the Moon is named after a Chinese official who was (supposedly) the first person to travel to space. What was his name?,

Answer: Wan Hu,

What is the color of the fresh flowers of the High School of the wisdom of French civilization?,

Answer: Red,

What was the first of the three great battles fought between Alexander, the Great, and the Aquenid Empire?,

Answer: Battle of Granico,

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,

Which of the following forms was NOT used by the 'White Bone Spirit' in his legendary battle against the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the 'Journey to the West'.,

Answer: A boy,

Which of the seven wonders of the world was created to cure the longing for the Queen of Babylon?,

Answer: The Hanging Gardens,

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,

In Greek mythology, what was the name of the 3-headed dog of Hades that guarded the gates of the Underworld?,

Answer: Cerberus,

'The end justifies the means' was a core belief of the author of 'The Prince'. What was his name?,

Answer: Machiavelli,

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,