2.6 Trivia

For which of the following concepts is Friedrich Nietzsche known?

In which country is Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina set?

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel? 

With which art movement is Pablo Picasso most associated?

Who painted The Last Supper?

Who designed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica?

Who is Zeus’ counterpart in Roman mythology?

Who wrote the Republic

Which of the following Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was located in Babylon?

Who painted Starry Night?

To which Greek goddess is the Parthenon dedicated?

Which of the following Shakespeare plays is set in Renaissance Italy?

Who is often considered the founder of Western philosophy?

For which of the following was the Eiffel Tower constructed?

Who wrote Sonnet 43 (“How do I love thee”)?

For which of the following is Socrates famous?

Which family financed the construction of St. Peter's Basilica and were patrons of many Renaissance artists?

On which island was Minoan civilization centered?

What is the name of Thor’s weapon in Norse mythology?

In which century did the romance novel begin to flourish as a distinct literary genre

Who is known as the father of both humanism and the Renaissance?

What is the name of the ash tree at the center of the world in Norse mythology?

Who wrote Being and Time?

Which of the following was NOT written by Aristotle?

The phrase "From your Valentine" is associated with which event?

What are the pointed arches often seen in Gothic cathedrals?

Who is often credited with the invention of early flying machines?

Which of the following is a legendary Sumerian king and hero of an epic poem?

With which philosopher is the concept of tabula rasa (“blank slate”) associated?

Which of the following is a loose adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma?

What are Romeo and Juliet’s respective last names?

Which of the following tearjerkers did Nicholas Sparks write?  

In which language was the Code of Hammurabi written?

Which candy company began the tradition of heart-shaped boxes of chocolates?

Which flower is traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day?

Who wrote Gone with the Wind?

Which of the following was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu?

Which two philosophers does Raphael’s fresco The School of Athens depict?

Which of the following was the primary administrative language of the Roman Empire?

Which of the following is a transliteration of the ancient Greek word for “city-state”?

In which ancient Roman festival did Valentine’s Day originate?

Which of the following men may have sent the first-ever Valentine’s Day card?

Who is the king of the gods in Greek mythology?

Who is Cupid’s counterpart in Greek mythology?  

Which river was central to the development of ancient Egypt?

Who is often credited as the founder of modern political science?

Who sculpted the bronze statue David?

Which of the following is one of the principal antagonists in Beowulf?

In which mythological tradition is Cupid the god of love? 

In which Jane Austen novel do Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy appear?

Which Greek hero is known for his twelve labors?

Who is known for the statement "I think, therefore I am"?

The image below depicts what Greek mythology creature?

Who is Heathcliff’s eternal love in Wuthering Heights?

Which country first popularized the exchange of Valentine’s Day cards?

Which philosopher abandoned five of his children?

Who is credited with the first precise description of linear perspective?

Who is the god of the underworld in Egyptian mythology?

Which Dutch painter is known for Bathsheba at Her Bath, The Night Watch, and various self-portraits?