
Lyceum of Wisdom

What ingredients are used to make 'Zongzi', a traditional dish consumed in China during the Dragon Boat Festival?,
Answer: Glutinos,
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,
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,
What is the name of the phenomenon by which organisms that are best adapted to the environment survive to pass on their traits to their descendants?,
Answer: Natural selection,
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,
When sailing during a storm, it is occasionally possible to see a 'lightning' effect at the tip of the mast. What is the name of this phenomenon?,
Answer: St. Elmo’s Fire,
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,
Which of the following RoK commanders was the only ruler in history to defeat Cyrus the Great in a major battle?,
Answer: Tomyris,
The Singing Sand Dunes in Dunhuang, China are known for making a loud drum sound whenever the wind blows. What desert are they part of?,
Answer: Kumtag Desert,
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 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,
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,
Which of the following doctors was the first to describe fully and in detail the systemic circulation and function of the heart?,
Answer: William Harvey,