
Lyceum of Wisdom

Which of the following is not a common Chinese New Year tradition?,
Answer: Eating mooncakes,
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 of the following is not a common Chinese New Year tradition?,
Answer: Eating mooncakes,
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,
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,
According to Chinese legend, which of the following is not one of the weaknesses of the terrible beast known as 'Nian'?,
Answer: Water,
Which of the following is a term for a valuable material of geological origin that can be extracted from the earth?,
Answer: Natural resources,
Which of these is not one of the winning stratagems listed in the old Chinese military book, the 'thirty -six stratagems'?,
Answer: The strategy of 'strong emptiness',
What is the color of the fresh flowers of the High School of the wisdom of French civilization?,
Answer: Red,
Which of the following is not a precise description of the old Kush kingdom?,
Answer: It had no language or written,
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 empires did NOT participate in the Battle of the Three Emperors (also known as the Battle of Austerlitz)?,
Answer: The Persian Empire,
When sailing during a storm, it is occasionally possible to see a 'lightning' effect at the tip of the mast. What is the name of this phenomenon?,
Answer: St. Elmo’s Fire,
In China, rice dumplings (niangao) are a delicacy often eaten during Chinese New Year. Which of the following statements about niangao is INCORRECT?,
Answer: They are generally only consumed during Chinese New Year.,
'Running manuscript' is a style of Chinese calligraphy. Which of the following works is NOT written in this form?,
Answer: Duobao Pagoda Stele,