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Question #1

How old was archeologist Heinrich Schliemann when he decided to attempt the discovery of the legendary city of Troy?

A) 18 yrs. old
B) 42 yrs. old
C) 7 yrs. old
D) 33 yrs. old
E) 14 yrs. old

For the answer, read "A" is for Archeology

Selected Biographies

Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630 A.D.) German Astronomer Proved Copernican system by developing empirical laws of planetary motion. Founder of modern optics. Work led to invention of calculus.

Stanley Kramer (1913 - 2001 A.D.) American Motion Picture Producer and Director Films received 85 Academy Award nominations. Won 17 Oscars for such classics as High Noon (1951) and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967). Received Thalberg Oscar (1961).

Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727 A.D.) English Philosopher, Scientist, and Mathematician Invented reflecting telescope, developed Law of Universal Gravity.

Heinrich Schliemann (1822 - 1890 A.D.) German archeologist Uncovered ancient cities of Troy and Mycenae.

Selected Glossary

Archeology: the science of antiquities; the study of prehistoric artifacts belonging to the ancient races of mankind.

History: a narrative devoted to the interdependence of unfolding events, which includes a philosophic explanation for the cause of such events.

Legend: story from the past told in mythological terms; folklore; also, person with special status as a result of possessing extraordinary qualities that are, usually, partly real and partly mythic.

Mythology: the collection of legends that embody a people's beliefs concerning their origins, gods, and heroes.

Science: the systematized knowledge of any one department of mind or matter; acknowledged truths and laws, especially as demonstrated by induction, experiment, and observation.

Question #2

Isaac Newton was world renowned for his work as a scientist and mathematician, but what other field of study did he also have a passion for?

A) Occult studies
B) Birdwatching
C) Alchemy
D) Bible chronology
E) Taxidermy

For the answer, read The Milestone Minute

Question #3

Which Stanley Kramer produced film starred Marlon Brando in his motion picture debut?

A) The Wild One
B) Inherit the Wind
C) The Men
D) The Caine Mutiny
E) On the Beach

For the answer, read Forgotten Heroes of History

Question #4

Before Johannes Kepler revolutionized the science of astronomy and ushered in its modern era, what was he trained as?

A) Astrologer
B) Theologian
C) Tax collector
D) Optometrist
E) Barrister

For the answer, read The Men Behind the Myths

Question #5

The first prediction of human flight was recorded in which period of history?

A) The 17th century A.D.
B) The 20th century A.D.
C) The 5th century B.C.
D) The 7th century A.D.
E) The 13th century A.D.

For the answer, read The Power of Imagination

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Consider this maxim: "Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come!" But what do you think, is it a fact ... or just a misguided bit of fiction?

	Yes, I do believe it's really true.
	Maybe; at least I'd like to think it's still possible.
	Probably not; and it's useless to even think about.
	No, absolutely not! It's just poetic nonsense.

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