In Rise of Kingdoms, Lyceum of Wisdom is the place where you can come and answer a lot of trivia quizzes regarding the game itself and the world history in general and earn a lot of valuable rewards. Here, you can find the complete list of all questions used for the Preliminary, Midterm, and Final Exams.
All Lyceum of Wisdom – Peerless Scholar Questions & Answers
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Which astronomer proposed the heliocentric theory in the 16th century? | Nicolaus Copernicus |
| The flag of which country holds the world record of being the oldest continuously used national flag? | Denmark |
| Which gas makes up more than 90% of Mars' atmosphere? | Carbon Dioxide |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Lohar's skills? | Utter Annihilation |
| Which of the following is not King Skill? | Relief |
| Who made the idea "Troy"? | Odysseus |
| Which of the following is another name for the "Black Death" that raged across the Europe during the Late Middle Ages? | Yersinia pestis |
| Which of the following juice is contained in the classic cocktail "Bloody Mary"? | Tomato Juice |
| In which city is Denmark's statue of The Little Mermaid located? | Copenhagen |
| What is China's earliest known book of military strategy? | Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" |
| In Greek mythology, what was the name of Hades' 3-headed dog which guarded the gates of the Underworld | Cerberus |
| Founder of Edo Bakufu | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| Official measure Martin Luther | Edict of Worms |
| Which was a lighthouse built after Macedonia conquered Egypt and waste of the seven wonders of the ancient world? | The Lighthouse of Alexandria |
| Who was the last emperor of All Russia? | Nicholas II |
| Whose beauty is said to have been the cause of the Trojan War? | Helen |
| Northern Humanists like Erasmus were most commonly known for what? | Interest in religion and social form |
| Which German psychologist discovered the human brain's forgetting curve? | Hermann Ebbinghaus |
| What is the conversion ratio of amperes (A) to milliamperes (mA)? | 1/1000 |
| Which of the following did Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More have in common? | Both were considered humanists |
| Who first implemented the Julian Calendar in Rome? | Julius Caesar |
| Which of the following is the world's largest island? | Greenland |
| Which commander signed a peace treaty with Saladin in 1192? | Richard I |
| Who was the first human woman created by Hephaestus in Greek mythology? | Pandora |
| Which commander was in charge of capturing Constantinople at the age of 21? | Mehmed II |
| Which of the following fruits, known as "wolf peach", were erroneously thought to be poisonous? | Tomatoes |
| Which of the following was also known as the Eastern Roman Empire? | Byzantine Empire |
| Which of the following French Kings was known as the Sun King? | Louis XIV |
| Which inventor built the world’s first electric locomotive in 1837? | Robert Davidson |
| Which type of holy sites grant troop attack bonuses? | Flame Altar |
| Which of the following can NOT be found in Alliance Shops? | Golden Key |
| What is Belisarius' nickname? | Last of the Romans |
| Which European country's king funded Christopher Columbus' famous expedition? | Spain |
| From the 17th to 19th centuries, the Kingdom of Prussia was mostly in which modern country | Germany |
| Which mammalian order does Suidae belong to? | Artiodactyla |
| Who was believed to be the prototype of king of hearts in poker? | Charlemagne |
| What did Spartacus do as a slave before leading the biggest slave rebellion of Ancient Rome? | A gladiator |
| Who proposed the philosophical idea of "I think, therefore I am"? | Descartes |
| Which of the following marine species has existed the longest? | Nautilus |
| Which country gave the Statue of Liberty ti American people as a gift? | France |
| Which of the following physicists was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei, and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein? | Stephen Hawking |
| Who was called "Napoleon of crime" in some of the Sherlock Holmes stories? | Professor Moriarty |
| Which building was originally built in London to house the Great Exhibition of the Works Industry of All Nations held in 1851? | The Crystal Palace |
| Which of the following was built at the order of Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal? | Taj Mhal |
| how many times is the character 1 used when you write from numbers 1 to number 99? | 20 |
| In which country did the Carlist Wars take place during the 19th century? | Spain |
| Which war was fought between the Bristish houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England? | The Wars of the Roses |
| Insufficient intake of which element may case thyromegaly? | Iodine |
| Official measure Martin Luther | Diet of Worms |
| Which French monarch was known as Saint Louis? | Louis IX |
| Which country in Asia overlaps with the former Parthian empire? | Iran |
| What is the softest material known to mankind? | Talc |
| Which of the following was a Knight of the Round Table? | Lancelot |
| The three kingdoms of Korea where Baekje, Silla, and? | Goguryeo |
| Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source (such as coal, oil, or natural gas)? | Fossil Fuel |
| Which of the following is an alternative energy source based on splitting heavy atoms into lighter ones to release energy? | Nuclear energy |
| Which war ended the rule of the House of Plantagenet and began the rule of the Tudors in England? | The Wars of the Roses |
| Which commander is named death hydromel? | Sarka |
| Which of these is not a natural resource? | Clothing |
| The Punic Wars were fought by Ancient Rome and what other Ancient Empire? | Ancient Carthage |
| Who was the last female Pharaoh of the Ptolemy Dynasty? | Cleopatra VII |
| Raphael is best known for his creation of which of the following? | School of Athens |
| How many phases are there in The Mightiest Governor event? | 5 |
| Which commander is known as Kamakura's warlord? | Minamoto no Yoshitsune |
| Which of these is used to rally alliance troops? | Castle |
| What is the highest level a City Hall can reach in Rise of Kingdoms? | 25 |
| Which country started the tradition of the 8-hour workday? | United Kingdom |
| Which of the following was NOT invented in China? | Seismographs |
| Which country is not in Europe? | Egypt |
| Which of the following commanders excels at attacking enemy cities? | Caesar |
| While Gutenberg introduced the printing press in Europe, his invention was influenced by which country, the first to develop a moveable type? | China |
| The four major varieties of Guzheng in Ancient China were the Haozhong, Luqi, Jiaowei, and the...? | Raoliang |
| Which of the following is NOT one of El Cid's skills? | Chivalry |
| With whom did Minamoto no Yoshitsune raise an army to fight Taira no Kiyomori? | Minamoto no Yoritomo |
| What color is a polar bears skin? | Black |
| Egyptians made paper from which material? | Papyrus |
| The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called | Variations |
| What is the length of a marathon in kilometers? | 42.2 Km |
| Which part of the brain will alcohol affect? | The Cerebellum |
| What is the troop health bonus you can get from a fully upgraded Hospital? | 1% |
| What are the Books of Covenant used for? | Upgrading Castle |
| How many Elite Commanders are there in the game? | 5 |
| The three great philosophers of ancient Greece were Plato, Aristotle, and? | Socrates. |
| Which of the following can not be found in a Silver Chest at the tavern? | Lvl. 3 Tome of knowledge |
| Which unit type is strong against Archers? | Cavalry |
| Which unit type is strong against Cavalry? | Infantry |
| Who is the commander considered an enemy of Rome since childhood? | Hannibal Barca |
| Which of these commanders was able to defeat the great Charles in the battle? | |
| Who painted The Last Supper? | Leonardo Da Vinci |
| Ancient Egyptian history spans how many kingdoms? | 3 - Old, Middle, New |
| Who is the King of the Kingdom? | Leader of the alliance that conquers the lost temple |
| Which of the following is not a characteristic of renaissance art? | Flat/Two-dimensional |
| Which famous and influential family did the famous Renaissance art patron Duke Lorenzo belong to? | Medici |
| Wealthy family in Florence | Medicis |
| Which of the following was not a pillar of the Renaissance? | Mannerism |
| Which of the following was a Renaissance intellectual movement in which thinkers studied classical texts and focused on human potential and achievements? | Humanism |
| Which period of European history, lasting from 1300 to 1600, saw renewed interest in classical culture and led to far-reaching changes in art, learning, and views of the world? | Renaissance |
| Without using buffs, how many action points can a governor have? | 1,000 |
| Which unit strong against infantry? | Archer |
| hich of the following commanders excels at leading Calvary? | Minamoto no Yoshitsune |
| Which of the following does not award Individual Credits? | Giving resources to allies. |
| Which Portuguese explorer sailed from the Cape of Good Hope to India? | Vasco de Gama |
| Why do frogs and other organisms produce so many eggs/offspring? | the more offspring produced the more likely they will survive |
| What are Arrows of Resistance used for? | Upgrading Watch Tower |
| Renaissance painters in Flanders, as in Italy, tended to produce what type of artwork? | Realistic |
| What provided the major economic support for the renaissance? | Wealthy Patrons |
| Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring? | because they are more likely to survive and produce... |
| After its foundation in the 6th century BCE, which institution of the Roman Republic served as a consultative parliament? | The Senate |
| What is the name for electricity produced by water power using large dams in a river? | Hydroelectric power |
| The process of splitting atoms is known as | Fission |
| Santa Claus travels on a sleigh pulled by what animal? | Reindeer |
| Which war was fought between British houses of Lancaster and York for the throne of England? | The Wars of the Roses |
| Which of these was the only commander to defeat Cyrus the great in battle? | Tomyris |
| Which of the following commanders joined a rebellion against her own husband? | Constance |
| Which commander is nicknamed the Roaring Barbarian? | Lohar |
| Which of the following resources cannot be found in your jeans? | Lead |
| Which commander was paired with Minamoto? | Tomoe Gozen |
| Which of the following was a general during Japan's Genpei War? | Tomoe Gozen |
| In Greek mythology, to whom did Paris the prince of troy give golden apple inscribed with to the most beautiful goddess? | Aphrodite |
| Of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, which comes first? | Rat / Mouse |
| Which Civilization was the first to have public toilets? | Ancient Rome |
| Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is often found in folded or tilted layers and used for heating and cooking? | Natural Gas |
| From the 8th to the 11th century CE, what did Europeans frequently call the Scandinavian invaders who frequently ravaged their lands? | Vikings |
| Which of the following is an inexhaustible energy resource that relies on hot magma or hot dry rocks below ground? | Geo |
| Which of the following is considered an energy source? | Petroleum |
| The Renaissance was a "Rebirth" of | Classical Culture |
| Advantages of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press include all of the following except | Increase in church power |
| Who invented the printing press? | Johann Gutenberg |
| Who founded the Kingdom of Asturias? | Pelagius |
| Which of the following does NOT give commanders EXP? | Attacking other players |
| Raphael is best known for? | School of Athens |
| Which of the following is a Phase of the Mightiest Governor? | Enemy Elimination |
| Which of these two were created by Leonardo da Vinci? | The Last Supper, Mona Lisa |
| Which war was fought between the British? | War of Roses |
| Which commander is nicknamed Carthage's Guardian? | Hannibal Barca |
| What two major works are attributed to homer? | The Odyssey and the Iliad |
| Which of the following is not an objective of Greek mythology? | Provide a path for salvation |
| Which commander is nicknamed the Father of Conquest? | Baibars |
| Where do most hurricanes start? | On the Open Seas |
| Which commander is known as the Lady of the Mercians? | Æthelflæd |
| Which landmark in Sydney, Australia is shaped like sails? | Sydney Opera House |
| Egypt's economy was primarily based on what? | Agriculture |
| Which planet in our solar system rotates the fastest? | Jupiter |
| Which of the following commanders was part of the Battle of Red Cliffs? | Cao Cao |
| What is Julius Caesar's nickname? | Uncrowned king |
| How many fingers does the cartoon character mickey mouse have on each hand? | 4 |
| Which Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to the southern tip of Africa? | Bartolomeu Dias |
| In which country was air conditioning invented? | USA |
| The two capitals of Austria - Hungary were Budapest and? | Vienna |
| In Greek Mythology, what is the relationship between Zeus and Hermes? | Father and son |
| In Greek mythology, which hero requested for the Golden Fleece? | Jason |
| "The end justifies the means" was a key belief of the author of "The Prince". What was his name? | Machiavelli |
| Where did the renaissance begin? | Italy |
| Who painted the Mona Lisa? | Leonardo da Vinci |
| Movable type was first used in which country? | China |
| The “Windsor knot” was made popular by which king of England? | Edward VIII |
| Which ancient Greek scholar laid the foundations for future European mathematics and authored the "Elements" of geometry? | Euclid |
| Who was the only king of England to be executed? | Charles I |
| What four words saying did Oda Nobunaga live by? | Rule With Absolute Force |
| Which of the following is not a reason why the renaissance began in Italy? | The black plague did not hit Italy as a result of the alps |
| Which of the following is not an objective of Greek mythology? | Provide path of salvation |
| Under normal circumstances, which layer of the sun can we see with the naked eye? | Photosphere |
| Which commander is known as Barbarossa? | Frederick I |
| Which of the following does the green Olympic Ring represent? | Oceania |
| Which Ancient Greek physicist famously discovered the concept of buoyancy while taking a bath? | Archimedes |
| How do you get Alliance Technology credits? | By donating to the Alliance |
| Egypt’s economy was primarily based on? | Agriculture |
| In Greek mythology, what was Achilles' only weak point? | His heel |
| Mutations are a change in what? | DNA |
| Which honorary rank was the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) given? | Colonel |
| Which city-state of Ancient Greece was known for its Brutal military training and bravery? | Sparta |
| Wales officially became part of the Kingdom of Great Britain during the reign of which King? | King Henry VIII |
| Queen Victoria of England was part of which royal house? | The house of Hanover |
| Which of the seven wonders of the world were created to cure the new Queen of Babylon's homesickness? | The Hanging Gardens |
| Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source? | Water |
| Which commander was considered an enemy of Rome from an early age? | Hannibal Barca |
| Which art group is known as a "National Treasure" of Canada? | Cirque du Soleil |
| Which Roman Emperor was named Augustus after ending a civil war? | Gaius Octavius |
| In Norse mythology, who wielded the weapon Gungnir? | Odin |
| Northern Humanists Like Erasmus were most Commonly Known for what? | The Religions |
| During the Renaissance, why was Florence significant? | Birthplace of the Renaissance |
| Which of the following describes a monotheist? | Someone who warships 1 god. |
| To whom did India give title mahatma? | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi |
| How many action points can a governor have? | 1000 |
| Which of the following is a name for sedimentary rock formed from decayed plant materiel in swampy areas? | Coal |
| Ashoka the Great was the king of which Ancient Indian kingdom? | Maurya |
| On which continent is the human race generally thought to have originated? | Africa |
| What is the name of the renewable energy derived from burning organic materials such as wood and alcohol? | Biomass energy |
| Where did King Louis XIV of France move the royal Court to in 1682? | Palace of Versailles |
| Who was the Emperor of the First French Empire? | Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Which of the following commanders excels at leading archers? | Yi Seong-Gye |
| Who founded the joseon dynasty? | Yi Seong-Gye |
| First general of the Edo shogunate? | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| What is the center of a hurricane called? | Eye |
| Which prominent statesman served as the first general of the Edo shogunate at the end of Japan's Warring States period? | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| In Ark of Osiris, where are you supposed to take the Ark? | Escort the Ark to a non-enemy building |
| Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire? | The Ottomans |
| Where was the rallying point for the First Crusade? | Constantinople |
| Which of the following is a term for a valuable material of geologic origin that can be extracted from the earth | Natural Resources |
| Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics? | Sydney |
| Which of the following is a liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms that is burned to obtain energy and used to manufacture plastics? | Oil |
| Who killed Hector and how Achilles die? | Achilles; Arrow though his heel |
| First created in Ancient Greece, to which profession does Hippocratic oath apply? | Doctors |
| Who instituted the Julian Calendar? | Julius Caesar |
| Who owned everything in ancient Egyptian Kingdoms? | Pharaoh |
| Which part of the human body contains mostly water? | Eyeballs |
| Before leading the biggest slave rebellion of Ancient Rome, what was Spartacus? | Gladiator |
| What is the champion Keira's nickname? | The Red Chameleon |
| Ashoka the great was the king of which ancient kingdom? | Maurya Dynasty |
| Which artist designed St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican? | Michelangelo |
| Who was praised by his countryman as ancient Greece's best and most honest democratic representatives? | Pericles |
| What is the name of the revolution in 1688 which established the British constitutional monarchy? | Glorious Revolution |
| Which part of the brain will alcohol affect? | Cerebellum |
| Who was the emperor of the first French Empire? | Napoleon Bonaparte |
| The process Of combining atoms is known as what? | Fusion |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Pelagius passive skills? | Charge |
| Which Prominent statesman served as the first general of the Edo Shogunate at the end of Japan's warring states period? | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| Which was the only ancient civilization to develop in a tropical jungle rather than a river basin? | The Incas |
| Lost City | The Incas |
| Which ethnic group founded the earliest civilization of Mesopotamia? | The Sumerians |
| The cone-shaped winds of tornadoes are notable for doing what? | Spinning |
| Who commanded the New Model Army founded by Parliament during the English Civil War? | Cromwell |
| Who is considered the "Father of Modern Olympic Games"? | Pierre de Coubertin |
| When is the declaration of independence? | 1776 |
| Who was the first Emperor of Rome? | Gaius Octavius Augustus |
| Unit type strong against Infantry? | Archer |
| Where did king Louis XIV of France move to royal court to in 1682? | Palace of Versailles |
| Which beverage was invented by American pharmacist John Pemberton? | Cola |
| Which of the following commander excels at gathering resources? | Cleopatra VII |
| The more genetic variation a population has, the more likely it is that some individual will what? | Survive |
| Which of the following commanders excels at leading infantry? | Richard I |
| Which of the following was an enemy of Richard the Lionheart? | Saladin |
| In Greek mythlogy, which hero quested for the golden fleece? | Jason |
| Which landmark in Sydney, Australia is shaped like sails? | Opera House |
| Where do adaptations come from? | Both mutations and Genetic recombination. |
| Where did Genghis Khan start building his Mongolian Empire? | Asia |
| Who was the founder of the Mongolian Empire? | Genghis Khan |
| what is the name for the phenomenon by which organisms that are better adapted to the environment survive to pass traits to their offspring? | Natural Selection |
| Which of the following commanders was part of the hundred years war? | Joan of Arc |
| Which commander was nicknamed mead of death? | Sarka |
| What is a monotheist? | Only believe in one god. |
| What discovery made the deciphering of hieroglyphics possible ? | Rosetta stone. |
| Eyeglasses are composed of quartz, sand, and what? | Petroleum |
| When Achilles refuses to fight, Patroclus puts on Achilles armor, fights the trojans, and dies, who is Patroclus killed by? | Hector |
| In which year did Richard and Saladin sign a truce? | 1192 |
| Mutations are important because they bring about what? | Genetic Variation needed for a population to evolve |
| In Ark of Osiris which speedup can be used? | Healing Speed Up |
| How did Saladin change the Middle East? | Palestine |
| When was the Declaration of Independence written? | 1776 |
| The Mughal Empire carried Islam to where? | Most of India |
| Which musical instrument has six strings? | Guitar |
| The four biggest musicals in the world are Cats, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, and? | The Phantom of the Opera |
| France and Germany were both once part of what feudal Kingdom? | Francia |
| In Russian history, what nickname was the first Tzar given for their tyranny? | Ivan the Terrible |
| Which of the following is considered a metallic resource? | Iron |
| Which commander is known as the Conqueror of Chaos? | Cao Cao |
| Which of the Babylonian Codes of Law was the first full set of written laws in recorded history? | The Code of Hammurabi |
| Which European wrote the first travelogue detailing China's history, culture, and art? | Marco Polo |
| China's crosstalk sketch comedy format originates in three places: Tianqiao in Beijing, the Quanty Bazaar in Tianjin and where in Nanjing? | Fuzimiao |
| Homer's 'The Iliad' focuses on events happening during which war or battle? | The Trojan War |
| Which of the following is not part of Mexico's flag.? | Camel |
| Which commander was known as the Celtic Rose? | Boudica |
| Which type of natural disaster is measured using the Richter scale? | Earthquake |
| Which is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as having the largest cumulative circulation of any single-author comic? | Eiichiro Oda / One Piece |
| In Ancient Greece, which philosopher liked to discuss ideas on a street which then got the nickname Peripatetic School? | Aristotle |
| Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment overturned a theory of which Ancient Greek scientists? | Aristotle |
| Which commander showed their military genius in the Battle of Poitiers in the 8th century AD? | Charles Martel |
| Which commander showed their military genius in the Battle of Tours in the 8th century AD? | Charles Martel |
| Where did the soldiers of Ancient Rome get their weapons and armor? | Themselves |
| Who wrote the Art of War? | Sun Tzu |
| During the Trojan War, which Greek warrior killed Hector? | Achilles |
| Which of the following is Zeus' elder brother in Geek Mythology? | Poseidon |
| Which of the following serves as the national flower of the Philippines? | Sampaguita |
| What is the name for electricity produced by water using large dams in a river? | Hydroelectric energy |
| Whose autobiography "Living to Tell the Tale" won them the Nobel Prize in Literature? | Gabriel García Márquez |
| Which official measure made it a crime to give Martin Luther food or shelter? | Edict of Worms |
| Which ancient civilization built the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu? | The Incas |
| Which of these cities hosted the Olympics in 1900? | Paris |
| The Taj Mahal was built during which Indian Dynasty? | The Mughal Dynasty |
| Which emperor issued the Proclamation of Milan? | Constantine I |
| Which of the following achievements must be completed before the "Special Snowflake" achievement? | Long-range strike |
| What is Commander Lancelot good at? | Leading cavalry units |
| What is Commander Baybars good at? | Leading cavalry units |
| What is Commander Hermann good at? | Leading Archers |
| When a governor's city hall reaches level 25, how many farms can they build? | 4 |
| What is commander Keira good at? | Leading archers |
| What is commander Osman I good at? | Attacking Cities |
| Which buff can be acquired from occupying a Sanctum of Courage? | Increase EXP gained by commanders |
| What is the Commander Hannibal Barca good at? | Attacking cities |
| Who came up with the Trojan horse idea? | Odysseus |
| Who won the Trojan war? | The Greeks |
| old part empire now on which asian country lands | Iran |
| What is Commander Eulji Mundeok good at? | Leading infantry units |
| What causes lunar eclipses? | The earth moves directly between the sun and the moon |
| During the Second Punic War, in which battle did a vastly outnumbered Hannibal defeat a Roman army? | The Battle of Cannae |
| "The end justifies the means" was a key belief of the author of "The Prince". What was his name? | Machiavelli |
| One "day" on the planet Venus is approximately equal to how many earth days? | 243 days |
| Which of the following nations is the closest to the North Pole? | Finland |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the major greenhouse gases in earth's atmosphere? | Nitrogen |
| What was another usage of gin, aside from being a popular drink, in the 18th century? | Medicine |
| When catching and releasing deep sea fish,why is it important to pierce their swim bladder? | To prevent them from dying of distended swim bladders |
| Which of the following factors allows certain mixed drinks to be layered? | Density |
| Which of the following cat breeds is known for being hairless? | Sphynx |
| When is the International Day of Forests? | March 21 |
| When is the World No Tobacco Day? | May 31 |
| When did dinosaurs first exist? | Triassic |
| Which nation was NOT involved in the Battle of Waterloo? | Italy |
| What is commander Sun Tzu good at? | Leading city garrisons. |
| The air often feels fresher after a thunderstorm because it has been enriched with which gas? | Ozone |
| The great Asoka, which was the king of the ancient Indian kingdom | Maurya |
| Who came up with the Trojan Horse idea? Who won the Trojan War? | Odysseus; The Greeks |
| Which one of the following is not one of Hermann's skills? | Irresistible |
| Keira once defied the world's expectations about her in a glorious battle. Where did this battle take place? | Sunset Canyon |
| China's Temple of Heaven was built during the reign of which emperor? | The Yongle Emperor (Zhu Di) |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Keira's skills? | Unruly Blood |
| The kingdom title 'Queen' increases which of the following? | Gathering Speed |
| How many bones does an adult human have? | 206 |
| Who funded Christopher Colombus's travels? | Spain |
| Who was the first of Henry VIII's children to rule England? | Edward VI |
| Henry I took the throne of Englnd in the year 1100 after which relative died? | His Brother |
| What causes the distinctive smell in the air after it rains? | The influence of actinomycetes |
| Of the following nations, which has the smallest area? | Vatican City |
| What is the hardest part of the human body? | Tooth Enamel |
| In most cases, what kind of mosquitoes will drink animal blood? | Female mosquitos |
| Which historical figure is entombed in Palenque's Temple of the Inscriptions? | Pakal the Great |
| Where did King John of England agree to the Magna Carta in 1215? | Runnymede |
| Which of the following is an accurate description of the Mediterranean climate? | Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Osman I's skills? | Oblique Tactics |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Belisarius' skills? | Thunderous Force |
| Which of the following kingdom title descriptions are INCORRECT? | Prime minister has increased troop attack. |
| In the Commander View page, what buff do commanders acting as a "drillmaster" get? | +1% Troop Attack |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "Ranger" get? | +5% XP Gain & Damage vs. Barbarians (none of these answers) |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "Tax Officer" get? | +5% Gathering Speed |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "Iron Guard" get? | +1% Troop Health |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "Supply Captain" get? | +5% Gathering Speed and Troop Load |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "Charge Captain" get? | +1% Rally Attack & Rally Troop March Speed |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a "King Head" get? | +1% Troop Defense and Health |
| Where was commander Lohar born? | In a remote barbarian tribe. |
| Of the below commanders, which is best suited to lead troops against infantry enemies? | Hermann |
| which of the following was praised by his countrymen as Ancient Greece's best and most honest democratic representative? | Pericles |
| Of the below commanders, which is best suited to lead troops AGAINST archer enemies? | Cao Cao |
| Of the below commanders, which is best suited to lead troops AGAINST cavalry enemies? | Sun Tzu |
| Of the below commanders, which is best suited to lead troops when gathering resources? | Seondeok |
| In which country is the mysterious Stonehenge located? | United Kingdom |
| In China's Han Dynasty, who opened the Silk Road on the orders of Emperor Wu? | Zhang Qian |
| Why was scurvy once a common problem for sailors? | A lack of fresh fruit and vegetable on long voyages |
| Why does drinking coffee make people feel more awake? | It contains caffeine |
| Which of the following illnesses can be caused by a lack of vitamin D? | Rickets |
| Which of the following commanders excels at leading cavalry? | Minamoto no Yoshitsune |
| In which year did Richard the Lionheart and Saladin sign a truce? | 1192 |
| Which is NOT a King Skill? | Relief |
| What outstanding contribution to science won biologist Karl Landsteiner the Nobel Prize? | Discovering the human blood groups |
| In most cases, which kind of lion has a mane? | Adult male |
| What is the location of the mysterious stoneage? | Germany |
| What was the relationship between the famed generals Tolui and Genghis Khan? | Father and son |
| Which of the following vitamins is most helpful for maintaining good vision? | Vitamin A |
| Which of the following kingdom title descriptions are INCORRECT? | Dukes have increased troops attack |
| What is the main purpose of white blood cells in the human body? | Fighting Infection and disease |
| Which of these cities in Brazil has hosted the Olympic Games? | Rio de Janeiro |
| In which year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin? | 1928 |
| Which of the following countries is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere? | None of these answers are correct |
| Which of these countries does the Prime Meridian pass through? | Mali |
| Which of the following accurately describes the Arctic Circle | Polar Day and Polar Night are phenomenons that occur there |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Matilda of Flanders' skills? | Celtic Blood |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Mulan's skills? | Indomitable Army |
| Which country was the first to invent perfume? | Cyprus |
| What's the primary cause of the formation of the Himalayas? | Collision between plates |
| In Greek mythology, what is the Goddess Eos known as? | Goddess of the Dawn |
| Which god is Taranis in Celtic mythology? | Thunder God |
| During China's Warring States Period, which state defeated the other six and built the unified Chinese empire? | Qin |
| What is the primary cause of karst landforms? | The dissolution of soluble rocks |
| The Bastille, a prison once located in the center of Paris, France, originally served what purpose? | Defensive fortress |
| Which of the following doctors was the first to describe completely, and in detail, the systemic circulation and the function of the heart? | William Harvey |
| Which country was Marco Polo, a famous explorer and merchant, born in? | Republic of Venice |
| Where was the World Heritage Terracotta Army found? | In a royal mausoleum |
| serval | Africa |
| karst landform cause | dissolution of soluble rocks |
| Which one of these animals does NOT lay eggs? | Bat |
| Apart from "Times You Can Be Helped" and "Power", which of the following Alliance Center parameters can also be upgraded? | Reinforcement Troop Capacity |
| Apart from "Number of Scouts" and "Power", which of the following Scout Camp parameters can also be upgraded? | Scout March Speed and Exploration Range |
| What does alliance skill "nature's gift" do? | Summon resources point in a selected area (cannot be used in the lost kingdom) |
| Which of these two were created by Leonardo da Vinci? | The Last Supper, Mona Lisa |
| What is the root cause of altitude sickness ? | Rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation |
| Which of the following buildings cannot be upgraded? | Courier Station |
| What does alliance skill "fully loaded" do? | Increases alliance members' gathering speed for one type of resource. |
| Which technology comes before Swordsman? | Iron Working |
| Which of the following best describes a Clownfish? | Tropical marine fish |
| Which technology comes before Pavise? | Bodkin Arrows |
| Which technology comes right before Heavy Cavalry? | Scale Armor |
| In ancient Egypt, which of the following was NOT a privilege of being a 'Scribe'? | Exempt from paying medical expenses if sick |
| Which of the following wasn't a benefit from being a Scribe of Ancient Egypt? | Except from medical paid sick lead |
| How was the Gutenberg Bible put into mass production? | Movable type printing press |
| In which year was the Napoleonic Code established? | 1804 |
| Which Dutch Scientist is know as "the father of microbiology"? | Antonie van Leeuwenhoek |
| In which country was the famed revolutionary and military strategist Simón Bolívar born? | Venezuela |
| Where is the Capital of Scotland? | Edinburgh |
| Since its founding in 1863, how many times has the International Comittee of the Red Cross won the Nobel Peace Prize? | 3 |
| The novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms begins near the end of which Chinese dynsasty? | Han |
| In Which theater was Beethoven's Symphony No.5 in C Minor debuted in 1808? | The Theater and der Wien |
| In Morse code, what is the length in dots between two words? | 7 |
| Who was the last emperor of the Holy Roman Empire? | Francis II |
| After a Venus Flytrap catches an insect, how does it digest and absorb the prey? | The inner flaps of the leaves secrete a digestive fluid |
| Of the following, which is most likely to have directly led to the Bronze Age? | Bronze is harder and more durable than other metals available at the time. |
| Which of the following is an economic building? | Alliance Center |
| Which of the following awards daily activity points? | Defeating barbarian troops on the map |
| Which of the following cities was the first to have an underground rapid transit system? | London |
| Why was British nurse Florence Nightingale known as "The Lady with the Lamp"? | She would inspect patients at night |
| Who was the first King of Italy after its unification in 1861? | Victor Emmanuel II |
| Which title did Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympic Committee, hold ? | Baron |
| In which year was the first Wimbledon Tennis Championship held? | 1877 |
| Which of the following is the world's first national park? | Yellowstone National Park |
| In which country was Carlsberg Group, a leading brewer, founded in 1847? | Denmark |
| What's does the "Skillful Craftsman" alliance skill do when used? | Greatly increases alliance flag construction speed. |
| How many reward chests are awarded for reaching 60 daily activity points? | 3 |
| Which of the following structures is a military building? | Scout Camp |
| What are the dimensions of the fog cleared by a Kingdom Map item? | 10x10 |
| What caused the death of Pericles? | A plague. |
| What are the wind-shaped cones of tornadoes famous for? | Spinning |
| How long does the item Builder Recruitment last? | 2 days |
| At which VIP level do you permanently unlock a second building queue? | Level 6 |
| How many times can you receive alliance help if your alliance center is level 25? | 30 |
| During which emperor's reign was the Roman Colosseum completed? | Titus |
| Elder brother of Zeus | Poseidon |
| What is the default rallied troop capacity when your castle is level 25? | 2 million |
| How many separate khanates or empires had the Mongol Empire fractured into by the time of Kublai's death in 1294? | 4 |
| Who initiated the first Salt March? | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Held in 1929, how long did the first Academy Awards ("Oscars") ceremony take? | 15 minutes |
| The zeppelin was invented by engineers from which country? | Germany |
| On its tragic maiden voyage, what was the Titanic's intended destination? | New York |
| What did Theodorus van Gogh, the younger brother of famed Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, do for a living? | Art Dealer |
| In what year did Einstein publish his four Annus Mirabilis ("Miracle Papers")? | 1905 |
| Which two oceans does the Panama Canal connect? | The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans |
| For which disease did Edward Jenner, known as the father of immunology, develop a vaccine ? | Smallpox |
| Which of the following is a decorative building? | Stone Drum |
| What was Belisarius nickname? | The last of romans |
| How many VIP points can you buy with 200 gems? | 200 |
| What caused the death of the outstanding statesmen and military strategist, Pericles? | A plague |
| Which of the following is most likely to have directly led to the bronze age? | Bronze is harder and more durable than other metals available at the time |
| Which Pharaoh ordered the construction of the Abu Simbel temples? | Ramesses II |
| Which of the following did NOT occur during the Greco-Persian Wars? | The Battle of Agincourt |
| Which script was the Code of Hammurabi engraved onto stone in? | Cuneiform |
| According to the tale of the She-wolf in Roman mythology, what came of the twins she nurtured, Romulus and Remus? | Romulus became the founder and the first king of Rome |
| Which modern-day city was Shakespeare's Globe Theater built in? | London |
| How much will an Enhanced Attack (Advanced) item increase your attack? | 10% |
| What were the men and women hiding from on the outskirts of Florence in the novella collection "The Decameron"? | The Black Plague |
| What was the famous speech by Otto von Bismarck regarding in 1862? | Blood and Iron |
| Why was the dead sea given this name? | The high-saline water prevents plants and animals from thriving near it. |
| Who was the only US President that served more than 2 terms? | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| What does the word "Formua" in "Formula 1 Racing" refer to? | The rules which participating cars must follow |
| What is the world's oldest film festival? | Venice Film Festival |
| Edward VIII became King of England in January 1936. Later in the same year, in which month did he give up the throne? | December |
| Who initiated the first Salt March? | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Who was the first astronaut to enter outer space? | Yuri Gagarin |
| Which of the following were born in the same year as singer Luciano Pavarotti? | Elvis Presley |
| In which UK city were The Beatles founded in 1960? | Liverpool |
| Edward VIII became King of England in January 1936. Later in the same year, in which month did he give up the throne? | December |
| Which script was the Code of Hammurabi engraved onto stone in? | Cuneiform |
| Which commander showed their military genius in the Battle of Tours in the 8th century AD? | Charles Martel |
| According to the tale of the She-wolf in Roman mythology, what came of the twins she nurtured, Romulus and Remus? | Romulus became the founder and first King of Rome |
| What were the men and women hiding from on the outskirts of Florence in the novella collection 'The Decameron'? | The Black Plague |
| Which of the following speeches was made by the Prussian Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck in September of 1862? | Blood and Iron |
| Which civilization gives a 5% attack bonus to cavalry units? | Germany |
| How much will an Enhanced Gathering item increase your gathering speed? | 50% |
| The novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms begins near the end of which Chinese Dynasty | Han |
| Who was the founder of the Edo Bakufu of Japan? | Tokugawa Ieyasu |
| What is the duration of the Builder Recruitment item? | 2 days |
| Which modern-day city was Shakespeare's Globe Theater built in? | London |
| Which of the following stories is not one of Grimms' Fairy Tale? | The Little Mermaid |
| Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? | Marie Curie |
| Which Chinese dynasty did Jiang Ziya help to establish? | The Zhou Dynasty |
| Which two cities does Portugal's Dom Luis Bridge connect? | Porta, Vila Nova de Gaia |
| What was the original purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza? | Pharoah Khufu's tomb |
| Which if the following buffs can take effect during Sunset Canyon battles? | Buffs from equipment |
| What was the regnal name of the last emperor of China's Qing Dynasty? | Xuantong |
| Which of the following works is based on the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, fought by Charlemagne and his knights? | The Song of Roland |
| What is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth? | Halley's Comet |
| In Norse mythology, who does the hammer Mjolnir belong to? | Thor |
| Which philosopher wrote "Utopia"? | Plato |
| Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of what? | Lactase |
| Why were the bow and stern of Viking longboats designed to be symmetrical? | To reverse direction quickly without a turn around |
| In 1998, the 16th FIFA World Cup was held in which country? | France |
| Which country is Catalhoyuk (Çatalhöyük) located in? | Turkey |
| In Ark of Osiris, how many teleports does the first alliance to occupy an obelisk earn? | 8 |
| French National Day is on July 14 in order to coincide with which historical event? | Storming of the Bastille |
| Which of the following is not a natural resource? | Clothes |
| The Throwing Axeman is which civilization's special unit? | France |
| Elbe day was the meeting of which two armies during World War II? | USA, USSR |
| Which of the following was written by Mary Shelley? | Frankenstein |
| Who were the first mountaineer(s) on record to reach the summit of Mt.Everest? | Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hilary |
| What is the default transportation capacity if your trading post is Level 25? | 5 million |
| Broccoli is rich in which Vitamin? | Vitamin C |
| Which school of thought was founded by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu? | Taoism |
| On which continent did the serval first live? | Africa |
| Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech? | Martin Luther King Jr. |
| In RoK, the Throwing Axeman is which civilization's special unit | France |
| Which of the following was written by Mary Shelley? | Frankenstein |
| National emblem of Ireland | Harp |
| During which season are nights relatively short and days relatively long? | Summer |
| Which of the following civilizations increase the damage of active commander skills by 5%? | Ottomans |
| In which gallery is the Mona Lisa currently held? | The Louvre |
| Who authored the novel "No Longer Human"? | Osamu Dazai |
| Who is the 'god of love' in Norse mythology? | Freyja |
| The "American Dream" is rooted in which of these documents? | The Declaration of Independence |
| The "Independence March" is the national anthem of which country? | Turkey |
| Which school of painting would Georges Seurat be a representative of? | Pointillism |
| In which English palace did the "Star Chamber" sit? | Palace of Westminster |
| Edward VIII became King of England in January 1936. Later in the same year, in which month did he give up the throne? | December |
| Which of these active skills belongs to Charles Martel? | Immortal Shield |
| In which year was the first edition of "The Diary of Anne Frank" published? | 1947 |
| In which country was the microscope invented? | The Netherlands |
| Darwin's las book primarily discussed which species' influence on soil? | Earthworms |
| How many olympic gold medals did African-American Jesse Owens win in 1936? | 4 |
| In Norse Mythology, what variety of trees was the World Tree? | Ash |
| The "El Nino" phenomenon is named after which of these festivals? | Christmas |
| “Tongwancheng” was the capital of which ethnic group from ancient China? | The Xiongnu |
| Charles Macintosh crafted a very early version of a raincoat from which material? | Rubber |
| A decrease in which of the following metrics might indicate increasing nearness to a state of vacuum? | Air pressure |
| What two countries together made up the "Iberian Union"? | Portugal and Spain |
| Which of these navigators was the first European to arrive in Brazil? | Pedro Alvares Cabral |
| Which city defeated Sparta in the “Battle of Leuctra”? | Thebes |
| To which army did the “Varangian Guard” belong? | The Byzantine army |
| Which of the following commanders was effectively the ruler of their kingdom, but never officially the head of state? | Charles Martel |
| Which of these items can NOT be purchased within the Mysterious Merchant’s Boutique? | Passport Page |
| How long does the "Basic Army Expansion" boost last? | 4h |
| Which civilization offers increased hospital capacity? | Byzantine. |
| Which of these is NOT considered one of the “Five Good Emperors” of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty of ancient Rome? | Commodus |
| In which region was the empire of Srivijaya located? | Southeast Asia |
| Who wrote the opera Carmen? | Georges Bizet |
| The concept of ‘separation of powers’ comes from which work by Montesquieu? | The Spirit of Law |
| In which year was the Battle of Guandu? | 200 |
| Whose victory was the orchestral work “1812 Overture” composed to ommemorate? | Russian Empire |
| In which country was the Somme, the most infamous battlefield in World War I, located? | France |
| Who was the leader of the Western Army during the Battle of Sekigahara, which took place during Japan’s Sengoku period? | Ishida Mitsunari |
| In the Book of Exodus, who leads the Jewish people to the Promised Land? | Moses |
| Who did Boudica lead the tribes of Britain in a revolt against? | The Holy Roman Empire |
| Which country did the famous poet Dante Alighieri come from? | Italy |
| What is the nationality of Pierre de Fermat, who proposed Fermat’s Last Theorem? | France |
| How many years are there between each Winter Olympic Games? | 4 |
| The Golden Bear Award is given out at which film festival? | Berlin Film Festival |
| Which of these buildings is NOT one of the New Seven Wonders of the World? | The Palace of Versailles |
| Who wrote the well-known science fiction series “Dune” | Frank Herbert |
| What outstanding contribution to science won biologist Karl Landsteiner the Nobel Prize? | Discovering the human blood groups |
| Which of these effect is NOT caused by Aethelflaed’s skills? | Healing slightly wounded units |
| Which of the following is NOT a suit in poker? | Winds |
| In ancient Greek mythology, who was Hermes father? | Zeus |
| Which of the following inventions did not come about during the first industrial revolution? | Telephone |
| Who founded the “Spanish Armada”? | Philip II |
| What is the main ingredient in salt? | Sodium chloride |
| Who was Plato’s teacher? | Socrates |
| The Greek alphabet originated from which other writing system? | Phoenician |
| Which commander’s active skill can inflict silence | Hermann |
| Which of the following is the correct description for the stratosphere? | It is warm above and cold below |
| What useful tool did famed carpenter Lu Ban invent? | The saw |
| Pandas have 5 clawed toes on as well as a sixth digit. What do pandas use their sixth digit for? | To hold bamboo while eating. |
| What is the capital of the Republic of Chile? | Santiago |
| Which of the below figures were not Knights of King Arthur’s Round Table? | Merlin |
| Which of these is not an ancient civilization of the Americas? | The Sumerians |
| How long did the Hundred Years war last? | 116 years |
| Which artist painted the world-famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring”? | Johannes Vermeer |
| Which country did Zarathustra, of the tone poem “Thus Spoke Zarathustra”, come from? | Persia |
| Which of the following works was written by the French playwright Pierre Corneille? | Le Cid |
| In ancient Greek mythology, who was the wife of Hades, the king of the underworld? | Persephone |
| In ROK, the Hwarang is which civilization’s special unit? | Korea |
| The saying, “The Empire on which the sun never sets” was originally used in reference to which country’s empire? | Spain |
| What can “Masonry” technology help you to improve? | The building speed of buildings in your city |
| Which of the following is a military building? | Scout Camp |
| Who wrote the well-known book “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind”? | Yuval Noah Harari |
| Where did reggae music originate? | Jamaica |
| The Phoenician civilization originated in which part of the world? | The Eastern Mediterranean |
| Which of these Commanders gets the ability to convert some slain units into severely wounded units when attacking a city? | Charlemagne |
| What animal is the “Tigris” named after in ancient Greek? | Tiger |
| Which of these countries did NOT participate in the Northern Seven Years’ War(1563-1570)? | The United Kingdom |
| Which is the smallest known snake species? | Barbados threadsnake |
| Who founded the “Malacca Sultanate”? | Parameswara |
| Which commander is known as “The Immortal Hammer”? | Charles Martel |
| Where did the final battle between King Arthur and Mordred take place according to Arthurian legend? | Camlann |
| Which commander is nicknamed “Bow of Revolution”? | Yi Seong Gye |
| How many troops can governors send with a level 17 City Hall or above? | 4 |
| Which of these alliance officers bestows a Research Speed boost? | Counsellor |
| How many letters are used in today’s version of English? | 26 |
| Which of the following civilizations cannot buff their cavalry? | The Ottomans |
| Which of these items can NOT be obtained by defeating barbarians? | VIP Points |
| Which year was Soviet Union established? | 1922 |
| Who led Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans in Vandalic War? | Belisarius |
| Who came out the victor of the “Battle of Hastings”? | William the Conqueror |
| Which of these is the National Flower of India? | Lotus |
| The “Dragonfly Cutter” was the weapon of choice of which legendary warrior? | Honda Tadakatsu |
| Who is the patron and protector of Athens in ancient Greek mythology? | Athena |
| Who “owns” Easter Island? | Chile |
| Which of the following is NOT a “low country” of Europe? | The United Kingdoms |
| Who is the mother of Cupid, the baby-faced god of love in Roman mythology? | Venus |
| Where was Pablo Picasso born? | Iberia |
| When were bicycles introduced to Europe? | The 19th century |
| Which commander is reputed to have said “I came, I saw, I conquered”? | Julius Cesar |
| Which unit gains a strong benefit from Sun Tzu’s Master Strategist’ skill? | Infantry |
| Which of these commanders gets the ability to convert some slain units? | Charlemagne |
| Who defeated the Sphinx according to Greek legend? | Oedipus |
| Which of these alliance officers bestows a Research Speed boost? | Counsellor |
| Who wrote “Human, All Too Human”? | Nietzsche |
| In ROK, the Cataphract is which civilization’s special unit? | Byzantium |
| Where was Napoleon Bonaparte exiled after his defeat at Waterloo? | St. Helena |
| Which demigod captures Cerberus, the “three-headed hound of Hades”, according to Greek mythology? | Hercules |
| Which state is home to the Walt Disney Company? | California |
| What is the name of the Turkish straits that divide Europe from Asia? | The Bosphorus |
| What is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust? | Oxygen |
| Who wrote “The Symposium”? | Plato |
| The military leader Charles Martel was NOT known for which of the following? | Leading cavalry units |
| How many daily Activity Points do you need in “Lucerne Scrolls” to claim the Daily Gift clue reward? | 50 |
| Which of the following is NOT one of Matilda of Flanders’ skills? | Celtic Blood |
| Who is the “God of War” in ancient Greek mythology? | Ares |
| What is the largest animal on the planet? | Blue whale |
| When did the War of Austrian Succession take place? | 1740 – 1748 |
| Who is the “God of Death” in ancient Greek mythology? | Thanatos |
| The Pantheon has been the burial site of many important artists since the Renaissance. Which of the following artists were buried there? | Raphael |
| In which country were instant noodles first invented? | Japan |
| Which is the deepest known trench in the world? | The Mariana trench |
| Which is the longest continental mountain range on earth? | The Andes |
| Which of the following technologies precedes “Horsemanship”? | Military Discipline |
| Which military commander was known as “Teutoburg’s Liberator”? | Hermann |
| What is a light year a measure of? | Distance |
| The Colossus of Rhodes depicts which god of the sun? | Helios |
| Which composer wrote the opera “The ring of the Nibelung”? | Wagner |
| What was the original purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza? | Pharaoh Khufu’s tomb |
| What is Julius Caesar’s nickname? | The uncrowned king |
| Who designed the “Ottoman Cannon”? | Urban |
| Which country was England fighting during the Battle of Agincourt? | France |
| What did Che Guevara study in college? | Medicine |
| Who is responsible for ushering valiant warriors into Valhalla upon death in Norse mythology? | Valkyrie |
| Who wrote the well-known book “A Brief History of Time”? | Stephen Hawking |
| Which of these Nobel Prizes was awarded to Marie Curie in 1903? | The Nobel Prize in Physics |
| Which of these countries is NOT a founding member of NATO (in 1949)? | Turkey |
| Which of these works of Japanese Monogatari literature describes the legend of “Kaguya-hime”? | The Tale of The Bamboo Cutter |
| Which of the followong is NOT one of Baybar´s skills? | Thunderous Force |
| The “Day of the Tiles” is regarded by some historians to mark the beginning of the French Revolution. In what city did it take place? | Grenoble |
| What benefit does researching “Mathematics” in the Academy provide? | Increased research speed |
| Who was the first consul of the Roman Republic? | Lucius Junius Brutus |
| Which continent was the birthplace of Mayan civilization? | The Americas |
| Who led the Kingdom of Prussia in the Seven Years War? | Frederick II |
| Which musician composed “The Marriage of Figaro”? | Mozart |
| Hieroglyphs were part of which country’s formal writing system? | Ancient Egypt |
| Which of these is one of Minamoto no Yoshitune’s “Active Skill”? | Kyohachiryu |
| Which commander is commonly regarded as having exemplified the ideal of the “Bushido Spirit”? | Kusunoki Masashige |
| Which ancient Egyptian pharao’s tomb did British archaeologist Howard Carter discover in 1992? | Tutankhamun |
| How often is the FIFA World Cup held? | Every 4 years |
| Queen Guinevere fell in love with which Knight of the Round Table according to Arthurian legend? | Lancelot |
| Cactus spines are actually a modified form of which other part of the plant? | Leaves |
| Equipment with special talent bonuses will have their attributes enhanced by what percentage when equipped to a commander with the corresponding talent? | 30% |
| Which of these artists was NOT a Baraque painter? | Vincent Van Gogh |
| The 1000 point achievement chests includes: | Epic Commander sculpture |
| “Machu Picchu” is a notable relic of which civilization? | The Incas |
| Which artist is buried at the Pantheon? | Raphael |
| Who kills Odin, the king of the gods, during Ragnarok in Norse mythology? | Fenrir |
| How many items of the same quality should I equip to complete “Ready for battle”? | 6 |
| In the Commander View page , what buff do commanders acting as a “Bloodfist Guard” get? | 1% Troop health |
| In what country did the “Battle of Marengo” take place? | Italy |
| Which emperor was named the “Khan of Heaven” by various Turkic nomads during the Sui and Tang dynasties? | Emperor Taizong of Tang |
| The “Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa” was a major turning point in which conflict? | The Reconquista |
| Who founded the first Persian Empire? | Cyrus the Great |
| In what era of Chinese history did the “Battle of Fei River” take place where a small number of soldiers conquered a vastly superior force? | The Eastern Jin Dynasty |
| What race of creatures, mythical or otherwise, lived on Asgard according to Norse myth? | Aesir |
| Turkish strait crisis divide Europe and Asia | Bosporus |
| Who founded the Kamakura shogunate? | Minamoto no Yoritomo |
| Which of the following is not one of the Fates of Norse mythology? | Karma |
| The epic “Poem of El Cid” originated from which country? | Spain |
| Legendary commander of the Joseon dynasty, Yi Sun-sin, sacrificed his life in which famous battle? | Battle of Noryang |
| Which of these is an incorrect description of the “Battle of Poitiers”? | The campaign took place during World War I |
| Which of these is an incorrect description of the “Mare Imbrium” on the moon? | It contains a certain amount of sedimentary water |
| Who is the first Italian to receive the “Pritzker Architecture Prize”? | Aldo Rossi |
| What is the name of the Turkish straits that divide Europe from Asia? | The Strait of Gibraltar |
| Who founded the "Malacca Sultanate"? | Parameswara |
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Lyceum of Wisdom Introduction
Summary
- Do your best to answer the questions, getting qualified for the next stages.
- The first stage, Preliminary, doesn’t have any limit timer so you can easily use Google to find the answers.
- Players can ask for help from Alliance members for choosing the correct answers.
- Correctly answer 6 or more questions in any single session of Preliminary for that week to qualify for the Midterm.
- Governors only need to pass one Midterm in a month to qualify for the Final Exam.
No one knew when it had begun. Every day scholars would teach here, attracting crowds that hunger for knowledge. This place, later known as the “Lyceum of Wisdom”, became an important hub of information, and allowed people to socialize and advance together.
The kingdom had decided to hold a contest at the Lyceum of Wisdom every month, where participants get to answer questions and put their knowledge to the test. This event is known as “Peerless Scholar”, and consists of three phases — the Preliminary exam, the Midterm exam, and the Final Exam.
Through this contest, Governors can learn all kinds of knowledge about the world, and earn a tremendous amount of rewards while at it.
Preliminary Stage
Start Time
During the event, from Monday to Friday 0:00 to 23:00 UTC, Governors can start answering Preliminary questions on their own.
From 23:00 to 0:00 (next day), the exams will undergo maintenance. Governors will not be able to start a session of Preliminary exam during this time, but they can finish answering questions they had already started prior to 23:00.
Participation Requirements: Your City Hall must reach Level 10, and have built a Lyceum of Wisdom.
How To Play
- Each Governor can participate in one Preliminary per day, which consists of 10 questions and with no time limit on these questions.
- Answering a question incorrectly will only affect the current question’s rewards and total rewards, Governors can continue to answer upcoming questions.
- You can send a question to the alliance chat channel and request your alliance mates to help. During a session of Preliminary exam, you have a total of three chances to request help.
Rewards
Governors who finish answering questions will earn rewards based on the total number of questions they answered correctly. Correctly answering 6 questions in total will qualify for that week’s Midterm, and correctly answering 9 questions in total will earn 1 Midterm Life Token. You can earn a maximum of 3 Midterm Life Tokens per week.
Midterm Stage
Start Time
During the event, there will be two Midterm sessions on Saturdays at 02:30, and at 12:30. Governors can only choose to participate in one session. If they had already started answering questions during a session, then they cannot participate again in another time slot.
Participation Requirements
- Correctly answer 6 or more questions in any single session of Preliminary for that week to qualify for the Midterm.
- Governors can enter and wait at the answering panel 5 minutes before the start of the Midterm, please be on time. If answering has already begun, then Governors can no longer enter the panel.
How To Play
- The Midterm consists of 15 multiple choice questions that are on a timer. Governors must complete the selection of answers within the time limit. Selecting an incorrect answer or not selecting an answer on time will both be viewed as the wrong answer. Once an answer is selected, it cannot be changed.
- Questions 1 – 5 are on a 15 second timer, questions 6 – 10 are on a 12 second timer, and questions 11 – 15 are on a 10 second timer.
- When Governors no longer have a Life Token to use up, answering incorrectly will be viewed as being disqualified. After being disqualified they will receive their total rewards, and will be unable to receive a share from the Gems pool.
- Through the Preliminary exam, Governors can earn Life Tokens that are usable for that week. Governors can earn a maximum of 1 per Preliminary, and can earn a maximum of 3 per week.
- While answering questions, answering incorrectly will automatically use up a Life Token. When this happens, that question will be viewed as correctly answered, and Governors are moved on to the next question.
- Midterm Life Tokens are only usable during the Midterm.
Rewards
- Governors who answered correctly 5, 10, or 15 questions in total will earn rewards. On the 10th or 15th correct answers, there will be an alliance reward.
- Governors who answered correctly 15 questions in total (using a Life Token still counts) will be eligible to a corresponding portion of massive the Gems pool, and will qualify for that month’s “Peerless Scholar” Final Exam.
Final Exam Stage
Start Time
During the event, the Final Exam will take place on the last Saturday of each month at 14:30 UTC.
Participation Requirements
- Governors only need to pass one Midterm in a month to qualify for the Final Exam.
- Governors can enter and wait at the answering panel 5 minutes before the start of the Final Exam, please be on time. If answering has already begun, then Governors can no longer enter the panel.
How To Play
- The Final Exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions that are on a timer. Governors must complete the selection of answers within the time limit. Selecting an incorrect answer or not selecting an answer on time will both be viewed as the wrong answer. Once an answer is selected, it cannot be changed.
- Questions 1 – 5 are on a 15 second timer, questions 6 – 10 are on a 12 second timer, and questions 11 – 20 are on a 10 second timer.
- When Governors no longer have a Life Token to use up, answering incorrectly will be viewed as being disqualified. After being disqualified they will receive their total rewards, and will be unable to receive a share from the Gems pool.
- When Governors qualify for the Final Exam, they will directly receive 3 Final Exam Life Tokens.
- While answering questions, answering incorrectly will automatically use up a Life Token. When this happens, that question will be viewed as correctly answered, and you are moved on to the next question.
Rewards
- Governors who answered correctly 5, 10, 15, or 20 questions in total will earn rewards. On the 10th or 15th correct answers, there will be an alliance reward.
- Governors who answered correctly 20 questions in total (using a Life Token still counts) will be eligible to a corresponding portion of the Gems pool.
