
Lyceum of Wisdom

Which ancient Greek city-state was known for its brutal military training and bravery?,
Answer: Sparta,
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,
Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievement?,
Answer: Humanism,
Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that are often found in stacked or sloped layers and used for heating and cooking?,
Answer: Natural gas,
What ancient Greek scholar laid the groundwork for future European mathematicians and authored 'Elements' of Geometry?,
Answer: Euclid,
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,
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,
Which military commander was known as the 'Liberator of Teutoburg'?,
Answer: Hermann,
Which military leader was known as the 'Reformer of the Legions'?,
Answer: Gaius Marius,
Which of these city themes offers a special attribute bonus of +5% for cavalry attack and -5% for archery health?,
Answer: Soning Song,
Which country is responsible for the invention of gorgonzola cheese, famous for its poignant flavor?,
Answer: FRANCE,
Which of the following conditions was not essential for a vizier, the most important civil servant in Pharaoh in ancient Egypt?,
Answer: have real blood,
Which of the following gods is the patron and protector of Athens in ancient Greek mythology?,
Answer: Athens,
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),
Which of these sculptures was the work of the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias?,
Answer: Statue of Zeus in Olympia,