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Which ancient Greek playwright wrote the famous tragedy 'Oedipus the King'?,

Answer: Sophocles,

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,

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,

Which chapter of the Kingdom Chronicles cDo you get the 'Eternal Explorer' achievement if all the fog is explored before the end of the chapter?,

Answer: The Long Peace,

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,

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 animal inspired the name of the 'Tiger River' in ancient Greek?,

Answer: Tiger,

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

Answer: Persephone,

Which of the following gods is the patron and protector of Athens in ancient Greek mythology?,

Answer: Athens,

Which of these sculptures was the work of the ancient Greek sculptor Phidias?,

Answer: Statue of Zeus in Olympia,

Which of these plays was NOT written by the ancient Greek tragedy writer Euripides?,

Answer: Antigone,

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

Answer: Adito,