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Why was scurvy once a common problem for sailors?,

Answer: For lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long trips,

In 1970, an Apollo mission attempted to land on the moon. Due to a technical problem, it was only able to orbit the moon and return to Earth. What was the name of the mission?,

Answer: Apollo 13,

Which of the following is a term for a valuable material of geological origin that can be extracted from the earth?,

Answer: Natural resources,

'The end justifies the means' was a core belief of the author of 'The Prince'. What was his name?,

Answer: Machiavelli,

What was another use for gin besides being a popular drink in the 18th century?,

Answer: Medicine,

What was a lighthouse built after Macedonia conquered Egypt and was it one of the seven wonders of the ancient world?,

Answer: The Lighthouse of Alexandria,

In Ancient Egypt, which of the following was NOT a privilege to be a 'Scribe'?,

Answer: Exempt from paying medical expenses if sick,

If a man with type AB blood and a woman with type B blood have a baby, which of the following statements would be incorrect?,

Answer: Could have type O blood,

Which of these would NOT be a penalty for not fully extracting all resources from a resource point?,

Answer: Suffer a barbarian attack,

Which of these was NOT a common type of garden in ancient Egypt?,

Answer: Public gardens,

What type of commander becomes the temporary Garrison Commander if a Governor has not appointed a commander or a named commander is not present?,

Answer: The highest level commander currently present,

Bastille, a prison that was already located in the center of Paris, France, originally served for what purpose?,

Answer: Fortaleza Defensive,

Which of these city themes offers a special attribute bonus of +5% for cavalry attack and -5% for archery health?,

Answer: Soning Song,

Which of the following conditions was not essential for a vizier, the most important civil servant in Pharaoh in ancient Egypt?,

Answer: have real blood,

A crater on the far side of the Moon is named after a Chinese official who was (supposedly) the first person to travel to space. What was his name?,

Answer: Wan Hu,