Rise of Kingdoms Midterm Questions and Answers

Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the American people?

France

What was the reason sailors frequently suffered from scurvy in the past?

Lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages

What is the oldest known military strategy book from China?

Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"

What is the hardest part of the human body?

Tooth Enamel

Which of the following was an enemy of Richard the Lionheart?

Saladin

Which English king popularized the “Windsor knot”?

Edward VIII

Which country’s flag holds the world record for being the oldest continuously used national flag?

Denmark

Which of the following commanders is a master of infantry command?

Richard I

In 1682, where did French King Louis XIV move the royal court?

To the Palace of Versailles.

Which planet in our solar system rotates the fastest?

Jupiter

Which planet in our solar system rotates the slowest?

Venus

Which planet in our solar system is the largest?

Jupiter

Which planet in our solar system is the smallest?

Mercury

Where do tornadoes most frequently occur?

They occur most often over open seas.

What is the notable strength of Commander Baybars?

Managing cavalry units

Which animals pull Santa Claus’s sleigh?

Reindeer

Which ancient empire participated in the Punic Wars along with Ancient Rome?

Ancient Carthage

What is the name of the revolution that established the English constitutional monarchy in 1688?

Glorious Revolution

Which institution served as the advisory parliament to the Roman Republic after its establishment in the 6th century BC?

The Senate

Which type of unit is stronger against infantry?

Archer units are stronger against infantry.

Which type of unit is stronger against cavalry?

Infantry units are stronger against cavalry.

On the Commander Appearance page, which power is given to commanders in the “Guard” role?

None of these answers are correct.

Which of the following countries is entirely located in the Northern Hemisphere?

None of these answers are correct.

Between the 17th and 19th centuries, which modern country did the Kingdom of Prussia primarily fall within?

Germany

Which emperor proclaimed the Edict of Milan?

Constantine I

Which of the following is a Renaissance intellectual movement that focuses on human potential and achievements by studying classical texts?

Humanism

France and Germany were once part of which feudal kingdom?

Francia

Which of the following vitamins is most beneficial for the eyes?

Vitamin A

In which Brazilian city were the Olympic Games held?

Rio de Janeiro

One of the capitals of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was Budapest. What was the name of the other?

Vienna

To fight Taira no Kiyomori, with whom did Minamoto no Yoshitsune organize an army?

Minamoto no Yoritomo

When a governor’s town hall reaches level 25, how many farms can they build?

They can build 4 farms.

In Greek mythology, what was Achilles’s weak point?

His heel was his weak point.

Who founded the Kingdom of Asturias?

Pelagius

Why are mutations important?

They are important because they lead to the genetic variation needed for population evolution.

Which commander is known by the nickname “Father of Conquest”?

Baybars

Which of the following commanders is a master of commanding archers?

Yi Seong-Gye

Which Babylonian legal code is the earliest known set of written laws in history?

Code of Hammurabi

Which of the following musical instruments has six strings?

Guitar

What does the title “Queen” increase in terms of game mechanics?

Collection speed.

What class of mammals do pigs belong to?

Even-toed ungulates

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

It was written in 1776.

Which Roman Emperor was given the title Augustus after ending a civil war?

Gaius Octavius

What is the purpose of a Contract Book?

It is used to upgrade the castle.

What is the notable strength of Commander Keira?

Managing archer units

Which of the following commanders demonstrated military genius in the Battle of Tours in the 8th century AD?

Charles Martel

To where did the Mughal Empire spread Islam?

To most of India.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Renaissance?

Being flat/two-dimensional is not a feature of the Renaissance.

Which of the following achievements must be completed before the "Special Snowflake" achievement?

The Long Range Attack achievement must be completed.

Which of the following does not grant experience to commanders?

Attacking other players

Which monument was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal?

Taj Mahal

Who founded the Mongol Empire?

Genghis Khan

Which official measure made it a crime to provide food and shelter to Martin Luther?

Worms Edict

Who was the last female Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty?

Cleopatra VII

Who founded the Joseon Dynasty?

Yi Seong-Gye

The famous Renaissance patron Duke Lorenzo was a member of which famous and influential family?

Medici

What material did the Egyptians use to make paper?

Papyrus

Which Athenian citizen was praised as the best and most honest democratic representative in Ancient Greece?

Pericles

Which of the following is also known as the Eastern Roman Empire?

Byzantine Empire

Which of the following defines a monotheist?

A person who worships one god

What is the nickname of Champion Keira?

Red Chameleon

Who is the King of the Kingdom?

The Unit Leader who captures the Lost Temple

What is the relationship between Zeus and Hermes in Greek mythology?

Father and son

Which of the following fruits was once known as "wolf peach" and mistakenly believed to be poisonous?

Tomato

Which art group is known as Canada's "national treasure"?

Cirque du Soleil

What is the notable strength of Commander Sun Tzu?

Managing city garrisons.

What is Julius Caesar's nickname?

The Uncrowned King

What is the notable strength of Commander Lancelot?

Managing cavalry units.

Which city-state in Ancient Greece was known for its rigorous military training and bravery?

Sparta

According to Greek mythology, which goddess did Trojan Prince Paris award the golden apple inscribed "To the fairest"?

Aphrodite

Which of the following was not a reason for the Renaissance starting in Italy?

The Black Death did not hit Italy due to the Alps

Which of the following commanders can best command archer enemy units across continents?

Cao Cao

Which of Hermann’s skills is not among them?

Invincible

Which of the following resources cannot be obtained from the Handaki Silver Chest?

Sv. 3 Information Book

Which commander is known by the nickname "Roaring Barbarian"?

Lohar

Which commander was considered an enemy of Rome from an early age?

Hannibal Barca

In Greek mythology, who requested the Golden Fleece?

Jason

Who is known as the "Father of the Modern Olympic Games"?

Pierre de Coubertin

What is the main function of white blood cells in human blood?

To fight infection and disease

What is the main function of red blood cells in human blood?

To carry oxygen

Which astronomer proposed the heliocentric theory in the 16th century?

Nicolaus Copernicus

On the Commander Appearance page, what power do commanders with the "Training Officer" role receive?

+1 to unit attack

In "Osiris' Tomb," where should you deliver the Tomb?

From a building that does not belong to the enemy

Who was given the title "Mahatma" by India?

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Which two works were created by Leonardo Da Vinci?

The Last Supper, Mona Lisa

Who was known as the "Celtic Rose"?

Boudica

In some Sherlock Holmes stories, who is referred to as the "Napoleon of Crime"?

Professor Moriarty, used by Sherlock Holmes' enemy

Which of the Seven Wonders of the World was built to alleviate the Queen of Babylon’s homesickness?

The Hanging Gardens

Under which king did Wales become part of the Kingdom of Great Britain?

Under Henry VIII

Who was the famous statesman who served as the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate at the end of Japan's Warring States period?

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci

Who was the first emperor of Rome?

Gaius Octavius Augustus

Which war was fought between the English Lancaster and York dynasties over the throne of England?

The Wars of the Roses

Which of the following commanders can best command resource-gathering units?

Seondeok

What is the largest island in the world?

Greenland

In which year did Richard the Lionheart and Saladin sign a truce?

1192

Which of the following commanders is skilled in attacking enemy cities?

Julius Caesar

Which of the following marine species has been around the longest?

Nautilus

According to Scandinavian mythology, who used the weapon Gungnir?

Odin

Before leading the largest slave rebellion in Ancient Rome, what was Spartacus doing as a slave?

He was a gladiator

For which of the following works is Raphael most famous?

The School of Athens

In poker, who is believed to be the prototype for the King of Hearts?

Charlemagne

Which of the following materials is not found in denim jeans?

Lead

Who was the Portuguese explorer known as the first European to reach the southern tip of Africa by ship?

Bartolomeu Dias

Which physicist was born on the death anniversary of Galileo Galilei and died on the birth anniversary of Albert Einstein?

Stephen Hawking was born on January 8, 1942, and died on March 14, 2018.

Who painted "The Last Supper"?

Leonardo da Vinci

Which of the following is an inexhaustible energy source based on hot magma or hot and dry rocks underground?

Geothermal Energy

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

Clothing

Why was Florence important during the Renaissance?

It was the birthplace and symbol of the Renaissance.

How can Union Technology Credits be obtained?

By donating to Union Technology research.

What Boost can you use in "Osiris’ Tomb"?

Healing Boost.

Which of the following is an alternative energy source based on the splitting of heavy atoms into lighter atoms, releasing energy?

Nuclear Energy

In Ancient China, what is the name of the fourth main type of Guzheng instrument, along with Haozhong, Luqi, Jiaowe?

Raoliang

How many bones does an adult human normally have?

206 bones.

Which of the following French kings is known as the Sun King?

Louis XIV

Under normal conditions, which layer of the Sun can we see with the naked eye?

The photosphere

During the Trojan War, which Greek warrior killed Hector?

Achilles

On the Commander Appearance page, what power do commanders with the "Tax Collector" role receive?

+5% Collection Speed

Which of the following is not one of Pelagius’ passive skills?

Assault is not a passive skill, but an active ability.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

It began in Italy.

Which of the following is not one of Keira’s skills?

Invincible Blood

Between the 8th and 11th centuries AD, what name did Europeans give to the Scandinavian invaders who frequently ravaged their lands?

Vikings

Why are dominant traits more likely to be passed on to children?

Because they have a higher chance of survival and reproduction.

Which of the following does not grant an Individual Credit reward?

Providing resources to allies

Which Ancient Greek physicist is famous for discovering the principle of buoyancy while taking a bath?

Archimedes, who also famously shouted "Eureka."

Which of the following is not one of El Cid’s skills?

Courage

Without using an enhancement, how many action points can a Governor have?

1000 action points (after the update, 1500 action points)

What are northern Humanists like Erasmus most known for?

Their interest in religious and social reform.

Who came up with the idea of the Trojan Horse? Who won the Trojan War?

Odysseus; The Greeks won.

Which is the first animal in the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs?

Rat

Which type of sacred site provides a bonus to continental attacks?

Flame Altar

Which of the following is considered a metallic resource?

Iron

Which of the following commanders can best command cavalry enemy units against continents?

Sun Tzu

Who was the European to write the first travel diary detailing China's history, culture, and art?

Marco Polo

What is the name given to the process of splitting atoms?

Fission

Which of the following is a stage of the Most Powerful Governor event?

Destroying the enemy

Which of the following is not a natural resource?

Clothing

Which of the following is not one of Belisarius' skills?

Rumbling Force

Which civilization had the first public toilets in the world?

Ancient Rome.

Why do frogs and some other organisms produce many eggs/offspring?

It increases the chance of survival for more offspring.

Which war or battle is the focus of Homer’s epic, the Iliad?

The Trojan War

What is the four-word motto that forms Oda Nobunaga’s principle of life?

Rule with full force

What is the name of the electricity generated from water power through large dams on rivers?

Hydroelectric power

Where was the assembly point for the First Crusade?

Constantinople

Which unit type is stronger against Archers?

Cavalry

Which commander can best command infantry enemy units against continents?

The commander named Hermann is good at this.

Galileo’s Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment disproved the theory of which Ancient Greek scientist?

Aristotle

Which of the following commanders participated in the Battle of Red Cliffs?

Cao Cao

Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in the year 2000?

Sydney

What power is obtained by capturing the Courageous Sacred Structure?

Increased experience gained by commanders.

What is the notable strength of Commander Hermann?

Managing Archer units.

What is the name of the renewable energy obtained from burning organic materials such as wood or alcohol?

Biomass

Who is the only English king to have been executed?

Charles I

Which of the following is not a king's skill?

Relaxation

Which of the following is a fossil fuel composed of marine organisms and typically found in folded or inclined layers, used in heating and cooking?

Natural gas

Which Portuguese explorer sailed from Cape of Good Hope to India by sea?

Vasco da Gama

In which country did the Carlist Wars occur in the 19th century?

Spain

Who first implemented the Julian Calendar in Rome?

Julius Caesar

Where did a significant portion of the economic support for the Renaissance come from?

From wealthy patrons.

What is the center of a hurricane called?

Eye

Which commander is known by the nickname "Defender of Carthage"?

Hannibal Barca

Who commanded the New Model Army established by Parliament during the English Civil War?

Cromwell

How many stages are there in the Most Powerful Governor event?

There are 5 stages. (Updated to 6 stages)

Which two major works are attributed to Homer?

Odyssey and Iliad

What is the process of atoms combining called?

Fusion

Which of the following kingdom title descriptions is incorrect?

Duke's continents have an increased attack feature.

Where do adaptations come from?

They come from both mutations and genetic recombination.

In which country was the air conditioner invented?

USA

What was the Egyptian economy primarily based on?

Agriculture.

What was the "rebirth" of the Renaissance?

The rebirth of classical culture

Which of the following elements' deficiency leads to goiter disease?

Iodine

What is the name of the natural process that allows organisms to better adapt to their environment and pass on their traits to their offspring?

Natural selection

What color is a polar bear's skin?

Black.

What honorary rank was given to the founder of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant chain?

Colonel

What is the highest level a Town Hall can reach in the RoK game?

25

What is the iconic city symbol in Sydney, Australia, shaped like sails?

Sydney Opera House

Who proposed the philosophical idea "I think, therefore I am"?

Descartes

Which commander is known as the "Chaos Conqueror"?

Cao Cao

In which famous battle did Keira defy all expectations of the world?

Sunset Canyon

Which discovery led to the deciphering of hieroglyphs?

Rosetta Stone

What is the standout feature of Commander Hannibal Barca?

Attacking cities

Who is the commander known as Barbarossa?

Frederick I

In Russian history, what nickname was given to the first Tsar due to his tyranny?

Ivan the Terrible

Which of the following commanders participated in the Hundred Years' War?

Joan of Arc

Which building was constructed in London to host the Great Exhibition of All Nations in 1851?

Crystal Palace

Who kills Hector, and how does Achilles die?

Achilles; By an arrow to his heel

Which of the following is not one of Lohar’s skills?

Absolute Destruction

Which of the following commanders is a master of cavalry command?

Minamoto no Yoshitsune

What is used to gather troops together?

Fort

Which of the following is not a part of the Mexican flag?

Deer

Which of the following is not a goal of Greek mythology?

Providing a path to salvation.

Who was the Emperor of the First French Empire?

Napoleon Bonaparte

Which drink was invented by American pharmacist John Pemberton?

Coke

Which natural disaster's intensity is measured by the Richter scale?

Earthquake

Which of the following is not found in the Union Shop?

Gold Key

Which profession is related to the Hippocratic Oath first introduced in Ancient Greece?

Doctors

Which of the following countries is not in Europe?

Egypt

Who wrote "The Art of War"?

Sun Tzu

Where was Commander Lohar born?

He was born in a distant barbarian tribe.

Who were the "Great Philosophers" of Ancient Greece besides Plato and Aristotle?

Socrates

King Ashoka belonged to which Ancient Indian kingdom?

Maurya

In Ancient Egyptian kingdoms, who was considered the owner of everything?

Pharaoh

When numbers from 1 to 99 are listed, how many times is the character “1” used?

20 times

What is the relationship between the famous generals Tolui and Genghis Khan?

Father and son

Which of the following did not occur with the development of Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press?

Increase in church power

Which of the following is NOT one of Mulan's skills?

Invincible Army

Which of the following countries does the Prime Meridian pass through?

Mali