
Lyceum of Wisdom

Which Dutch scientist is known as 'the father of microbiology'?,
Answer: Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek,
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 these is NOT considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
The poet Fernando Pessoa became known for writing his poems as different 'characters', which he called 'heteronyms'. Which of these is NOT one of the heteronyms that Pessoa used?,
Answer: Francisco Norman,
Which of these ancient Greek playwrights is considered 'the father of tragedy'?,
Answer: Aeschylus,
In the Emerald Tablet, Hermes Trismegistus claims to possess 'three parts of the wisdom of the whole world'. Which of these is NOT one of the three parts?,
Answer: Transfiguration,
Which of the following empires did NOT participate in the Battle of the Three Emperors (also known as the Battle of Austerlitz)?,
Answer: The Persian Empire,
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,
Which of the following reigns of Chinese emperors was known as the 'Reign of Zhenguan'?,
Answer: Emperor Taizong of Tang,
According to Chinese legend, which of the following is not one of the weaknesses of the terrible beast known as 'Nian'?,
Answer: Water,
Which commander is known as the Conqueror of Chaos?,
Answer: Cao Cao,
Which commander is known as the Mistress of Mercians?,
Answer: Æthelflaed,
Which of the following is NOT part of the flag of Mexico?,
Answer: Camel,
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,
Which of these is one of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's 'active skills'? What is Minamoto no Yoshitsune's active skill?,
Answer: Kyohachiryu,