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What is the name of this goddes?
Artemis
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What is the name of Egyptian Pharaon who built the Great Pyramid in Giza.
Khufu/Cheops
100
This holiday originates from the ancient Celtic “Samaine”, associated with the otherworld and the legend of Jack-o'-lantern. What is it?
Halloween
100
What city does not believe in tears?
Moscow
100
Who gave Odysseus the wind bag?
a) Zeus
b) Hermes
c) Aeolus
d) Eros
Aeolus
200
Where were originated philosophical and ethical system of Confucianism, which emphasized filial piety and social harmony.
China
200
The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, originated in which country?
a) France
b) Great Britain
c) Germany
d) United States
Great Britain
200
Long ago in the United Kingdom, this object was hung in doorways to ward off evil spirits. Today, people usually kiss each other under it. What is this plant?
Mistletoe
200
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is a character representing one of the gods of Norse mythology, often associated with cunning and deception. What is his name?
Loki
200
What was the name of the ancient Egyptian god of the desert who fought for the throne against Osiris and Horus?
a) Ra
b) Set
c) Anubis
d) Enki
Set
300
The great ancient Mesopotamian city that appears in many legends and also in Bible.
Babylon
300
Who discovered Australia?
Willem Janszoon OR James Cook
300
This is a traditional treat on Chineese Celebration of the Middle of Autumn.
Mooncake
300
What holiday is shown in the "Сoco"?
Day of the Dead
300
Which creatures live in Jotunheim, one of the worlds in Norse mythology?
a) Elves
b) Dwarves
c) Giants
d) Aesir
Giants
400
What is the skin color of the Hindu avatar Krishna?
Blue
400
Who lead The Battle on the Ice on Lake Chudskoye?
400
In which country people wear white on New Year's, go to the sea shore, and throw flower petals?
A) United Kingdom
B) Czech Republic
C) Ethiopia
D) Brazil
Brazil
400
In front of you is a poster for a 2001 film. The title of the film includes the most popular entertainment venue in Paris, located in the Montmartre district, which was founded at the end of the 19th century. What is it?
Mulin Rouge
400
What is the name of the paradise island in Sumerian mythology, the dwelling place of the gods?
a) Parnassus
b) Dilmun
c) Bahrain
d) Vanaheim
Dilmun
500
What is the name of the main goddes in Egyptian mythology, Osiris' wife?
Isis
500
What is the name of the 1215 document that limited the power of the English King John Lackland?
The Magna Carta
500
In Greece on New Year this fruit is broken against the wall of a house for good luck. It also appears in the legend of Persephone's abduction. What fruit is this?
pomegranate
500
The events of this TV show take place during a specific historical period in the 17th century. This time was marked by the rule of the Tokugawa clan, the policy of national isolation, and a flourishing cultural development of the population. What was the name of this era?
The Edo Period
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In Inca mythology, “this” was considered the tears of the gods and had not material but spiritual value, so the Incas threw “this” as an offering to the gods into lakes and rivers. Because of “this” the conquistadors actively conquered the Inca Empire and searched for El Dorado. What is this object?
Gold