
Lyceum of Wisdom

When were bicycles introduced in Europe?,
Answer: 19th century,
The Chinese comedy crosstalk format originates in three places: Tianqiao in Beijing, the Quanye Bazaar in Tianjin, and where in Nanjing?,
Answer: Fuzimiao,
How many hurricanes were recorded in the Pacific Ocean region in 1977?,
Answer: 4,
The Ancient Olympic Games were held every 4 years in Olympia, in southwestern Greece. What year are they believed to have started?,
Answer: 776 BCE,
Which of the following was NOT included in the Summer Olympics held in Athens in 1896?,
Answer: Basketball,
Which of the following can NOT be found in a silver chest in the tavern?,
Answer: Tome of Wisdom Lv. 3 and Tome of Knowledge Lv. 3,
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,
Renaissance painters in Flanders, as in Italy, tended to produce what kind of artwork?,
Answer: Realistic,
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,
When catching and releasing fish in the open sea, why is it important to puncture their swim bladders?,
Answer: To prevent them from dying from distended swim bladders,
What were the men and women hiding on the outskirts of Florence in 'The Decameron' novel collection?,
Answer: The Black Death,
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,
In which theater did Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor premiere in 1808?,
Answer: Theater an der Wien,
Which ancient Roman ruin located in Algeria formally received World Heritage status in 1982?,
Answer: The ruins of Djémila,