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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,