
Lyceum of Wisdom

Which musician composed 'The Marriage of Figaro'?,
Answer: Mozart,
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 these is NOT considered one of the 'Five Good Emperors' of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of Ancient Rome?,
Answer: room,
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 commanders was part of the Battle of Red Canyon?,
Answer: Cao Cao,
Which of the seven wonders of the world was created to cure the longing for the Queen of Babylon?,
Answer: The Hanging Gardens,
'The end justifies the means' was a core belief of the author of 'The Prince'. What was his name?,
Answer: Machiavelli,
Which of the following was built on the orders of Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?,
Answer: The Taj Mahal,
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 the following physicists was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei, and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein?,
Answer: Stephen Hawking,
Which of the following physicists was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei, and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein?,
Answer: Stephen Hawking,
Which of the following is NOT one of Matilda of Flanders' abilities?,
Answer: Celtic Blood,
Which of the following commanders was the de facto ruler of your kingdom, but was never officially head of state?,
Answer: Carlos Martell,
Which of these novels is the first Japanese work of literary fiction based on the legend of King Arthur?,
Answer: Kairo-ko,