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

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

Which philosopher inaugurated the movement called "positivism"?

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

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

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.

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

Veni, Vidi, Vici. Surprising, but it's easy to verify!

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

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.

Which of the following cities does not belong to France?

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

Who was the first legislator to institute penalties for crimes?

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

French city is specializes in the manufacture of aircraft?

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

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

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

Which Orthodox Bishop became Patriarch of Alexandria in 1996?

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