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A multiple-choice quiz by epikouros. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
epikouros

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,900

Updated
Feb 05 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1327

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Question 1 of 10

1. Over which martyrs' relics were the famous royal Fraumunster and Grossmunster cathedrals of Zurich built? Hint

Felix and Regula

Pope Nikolas III and Pope Pius II

Augustinus and Paulina

Sebastian and Bernadette

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which philosopher inaugurated the movement called "positivism"? Hint

George Berkeley

Auguste Comte

Carl Jaspers

Arthur Schopenhauer

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Question 3 of 10

3. According to Greek mythology, which monster was killed by Theseus? Hint

Medusa

Chimera

Charon

Minotaur

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Latin phrase is included in the trademark of Marlboro Cigarettes? Hint

Alea iacta est

Veni, Vidi, Vici

Acta est fabula

Dominus Vobiscum

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which one of the following air carriers was never a member of the 'Star Alliance' group of airlines? Hint

S.A.S.

Lufthansa

Swissair

Austrian Airlines

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following cities does not belong to France? Hint

Metz

Charleroi

Arles

Ajaccio

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first legislator to institute penalties for crimes? Hint

Charondas

Drakon

Solon

Hammurabai

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Question 8 of 10

8. French city specializes in the manufacture of aircraft? Hint

Nantes

Bordeaux

Toulouse

Marseille

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which European capital is served by the airport 'Okecie'? Hint

Tirana

Budapest

Prague

Warsaw

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Orthodox Bishop became Patriarch of Alexandria in 1996? Hint

Ioannis (John)

Petros (Peter)

Andreas (Andrew)

Antonios (Anthony)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Over which martyrs' relics were the famous royal Fraumunster and Grossmunster cathedrals of Zurich built?

Answer: Felix and Regula

The cathedrals were started in the 9th century, and Zurich become a popular place for pilgrimages.

2. Which philosopher inaugurated the movement called "positivism"?

Answer: Auguste Comte

Auguste Comte (1798-1857) with his enormous book 'Lessons of Positive Philosophy' (6 volumes). The book originally appeared in French.

3. According to Greek mythology, which monster was killed by Theseus?

Answer: Minotaur

Theseus managed to kill the minotaur thanks to Ariadne's aid. The minotaur lived in the famous labyrinthe in Knossos palace, where King Minos reigned.

4. What Latin phrase is included in the trademark of Marlboro Cigarettes?

Answer: Veni, Vidi, Vici

Surprising, but it's easy to verify!

5. Which one of the following air carriers was never a member of the 'Star Alliance' group of airlines?

Answer: Swissair

Swissair was a member of the 'Qualiflyer' group that is consisted of 11 air companies. However, that didn't prevent the airline going bankrupt.

6. Which of the following cities does not belong to France?

Answer: Charleroi

Charleeroi is the Walloon (French-speaking) part of Belgium, about 60 km south of Brussles.

7. Who was the first legislator to institute penalties for crimes?

Answer: Hammurabai

They were known as The Laws of Hammurabai. They were initiated in Babylonia.

8. French city specializes in the manufacture of aircraft?

Answer: Toulouse

It is at the heart of production of the European 'airbus'.

9. Which European capital is served by the airport 'Okecie'?

Answer: Warsaw

The international airport is named 'Okecie'(10 km South-West).

10. Which Orthodox Bishop became Patriarch of Alexandria in 1996?

Answer: Petros (Peter)

He was elected Patriarch after the death of the former Patriarch Parthenios, who died in 1996.

Source: Author epikouros

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