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What was the name of the ancient Greek god of wine?,

Answer: Dionysus,

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,

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

Answer: Cerberus,

What is the name of the innermost sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple, accessible only to members of the priesthood?,

Answer: Adito,

What was the name of the ancient Greek god of wine?,

Answer: Dionysus,

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

Answer: Red,

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,

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

Answer: The Hanging Gardens,

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

Answer: Machiavelli,

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,

What war ended the rule of the House of Plantagenet and began the rule of the Tudors in England?,

Answer: Wars of the Roses,

In ancient Greek mythology, who was the wife of Hades, the king of the underworld?,

Answer: Persephone,

What is the name of the fourth key of the event 'Champions of Olympia'?,

Answer: Bright Silver,