
Lyceum of Wisdom

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,