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Museum Scrolls is an event that rewards players for answering a quiz with questions related to the Musée du Louvre and historical facts that surround it. Every day players have the chance to answer 5 questions, and the rewards earned are random, but an amount of Classic Badge 
is always guaranteed.
As part of Exploring the Musée du Louvre, this event is running from May 16th to July 31st, 2022.
In-Game Rules[]
- The quiz consistis of questions related to the Musée du Louvre.
- The system will issue corresponding rewards based on the number of questions you answer correctly. There are a total of 5 questions per round. The more questions you answer correctly, the better the rewards.
- You can use the Encyclopedia function to view the details of the answers. The Encyclopedia can be used any number of times.
- If you answer fewer than 5 questions on a given day, or have not claimed your rewards at the end of the event, Isabel will send the rewards to your mail.
Questions[]
Every day players can answer a set of 5 questions for free, but there is also a limit of three more sets of 5 questions that can be answered using Diamonds:
- 1st set costs 100
to answer. - 2nd set costs 125 to answer.
- 3rd set costs 150
to answer.
Players can use the Encyclopedia to get hints, and there is no usage limit for it.
Below is a table with the questions (maybe not all) and the respective correct answers:
| Question | Correct Answer | Encyclopedia Hint |
|---|---|---|
| Before the Musée du Louvre was officially opened to the public, it was owned by which French ruler? | Louis XVI | Expand to see.
During the French Revolution, Louis XVI was overthrown and the royal collection in the Musée du Louvre was nationalized. In 1793, a year after the monarchy's demise, the Musée du Louvre was officially opened to the public. |
| Besides specific holidays, the Musée du Louvre is closed on every: | Tuesday | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre is closed every Tuesday. This day of closure allows for work to be done, such as moving an artwork for example, and also to organize filming and private events. |
| In the Musée du Louvre, there is a portrait of a French king in his coronation outfit. He is also the self-proclaimed Sun King. Who is he? | Louis XIV | Expand to see.
This portrait of Louis XIV was completed in 1701 by the royal artist Hyancinthe Rigaud. Made at the request of Louis' grandson Philip V, the Portrait of Louis XIV in Coronation Robes is also kept in the Palace of Versailles, because they are several copy of this official portrait. |
| On average, how many visitors does the Musée du Louvre get every year? | 10 million | Expand to see.
Before the pandemic, the Musée du Louvre gets an average of 10 million visitors per year. It is the most visited museum in the world. |
| Referring to the Musée du Louvre's Vénus de Milo, which country was Milo part of? | Greece | Expand to see.
The Vénus de Milo was discovered on Milos, a volcanic Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The island is famous in ancient Greece for its abundance of art pieces. |
| The famous sculpture Vénus de Milo is also known as: | Broken Armed Vénus | Expand to see.
As both her arms are missing, the Vénus de Milo is also known as the Broken Armed Vénus. |
| The first French ruler to conduct major renovations to the Musée du Louvre, converting it from a military building to a royal residence is: | François I | Expand to see.
In 1528, King François I of France decided to remodel the Musée du Louvre. He asked for the tower of the old fortress to be demolished, and that was the end of the Musée du Louvre's time as a medieval castle. |
| The gilded sarcophagus shown in this picture is most likely displayed at: | The Department of Egyptian Antiquities | Expand to see.
This gilded sarcophagus was found in Thebes. Estimated to be made during the New Kingdom era of ancient Egypt, it is currently displayed in the Musée du Louvre's Department of Egyptian Antiquities. |
| The huge decorative painting at the top of Galerie d'Apollon's vaulted ceiling is: | Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python | Expand to see.
Renowned artist Delacroix completed the huge decorative painting for the top of the vaulted ceiling, naming it Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python. The painting is 12 meters long and is said to be a classic work of French Romanticism. |
| The Italian painter of the Early Renaissance who painted this Renaissance mural and the Birth of Venus is: | Sandro Botticelli | Expand to see.
This fresco painting, Venus and the Three Graces Presenting Gifts to a Young Woman by Sando Botticelli, was rediscovered under the whitewash on the walls of a villa near Florence. It was added to the Musée du Louvre's collection in 1882. |
| The largest painting in the Musée du Louvre is: | The Wedding Feast at Cana | Expand to see.
Veronese's The Wedding Feast at Cana is the biggest painting in the Musée du Louvre. It measures over 6 meters high and almost 10 meters long with a pictorial area of nearly 70 square meters. |
| The main exhibits currently on display in Galerie d'Apollon are: | Jewelry | Expand to see.
After the Musée du Louvre became a museum, the Galerie d'Apollon mainly exhibits the gemstone collection of French kings. |
| The Musée du Louvre covers approximately: | 60,000 square meters | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre expanded many times in recent eras, leading the main area of the Musée du Louvre to cover over 60,600 square meters. |
| The Musée du Louvre has never been used as a: | News Press | Expand to see.
In 1546, King Fraçois I converted the Musée du Louvre from a fortress to a residence for kings. In 1692, the Musée du Louvre was used by the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres and the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, lasting for a century. The Musée du Louvre is the most visited museum in the world. |
| The Musée du Louvre is the landmark of which city? | Paris | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris. It is one of the major landmarks of the city. |
| The Musée du Louvre is the museum with the most paintings of this artist worldwide. Who is the artist? | Leonardo da Vinci | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre has the most paintings of Leonardo da Vinci. This is attributed to King François I of France. He was the one who invited the Florentine art talent to France, and da Vinci spent his later years there. |
| The Musée du Louvre was once renamed by Napoleon III to: | Musée Napoleon | Expand to see.
Napoleon III expanded and remodeled the Musée du Louvre extensively, including the addition of the Richelieu and Denon wings. He also ambitiously renamed the Musée du Louvre to the Musée Napoleon. |
| The oil painting, Pietà is most likely based on the following theme: | Religion | Expand to see.
Painted by Italian Mannerist painter Rosso Fiorentino, the Pietà depicts Mary mourning the death of Jesus. |
| The oldest existing room in the Musée du Louvre is located in the: | Pavillon de l'Horloge | Expand to see.
The Pavillon de l'Horloge is located at the heart of the Musée du Louvre. In the Pavillon, there lies the only remaining structure from the time of King Philip II - the Salle Saint-Louis. It is the oldest room in the Musée du Louvre. |
| The Salle des Cariatides which houses ancient Greek sculptures is named after: | The Caryatids | Expand to see.
The Salle des Cariatides is named after the four caryatids that supported the musicians' gallery. These caryatids, which are female figures serving as columns, were crafted by the French sculptor Jean Goujon in 1550. Molière played with his troupe in this room. |
| The Winged Victory of Samothrace is displayed at the iconic: | Daru Staircase | Expand to see.
During the Second French Empire in the 19th century, French architect Hector Lefuel built six grand staircases in the Musée du Louvre. One of them was the Daru staircase, providing the perfect backdrop for the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The statue was placed on the upper landing in 1883, about 20 years after its unearthing. |
| This famous Romantic artwork that depicts the July 1830 Revolution is titled: | Liberty Leading the People | Expand to see.
"Liberty Leading the People" was created by Eugène Delacroix, one of the greatest French Romantic painters. It commemorates the intensity of the July Revolution that toppled King Charles X. The woman in the painting, Liberty, holds the tricolor flag to symbolize freedom. This painting is now housed in the Les Salles Rouges of the Musée du Louvre. |
| This iconic building in the Cour Napoléon is called: | The Louvre Pyramid | Expand to see.
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal structure in the Cour Napoléon of the Musée du Louvre. It opened to the public in 1989, and was designed by Chinese-American architect Pei Ieoh Ming. Surrounded by 3 smaller pyramids, it is the main entrance to the museum. |
| This Louvre painting is by the French artist Georges de La Tour. Which art style or school does this painting belong to? | Baroque | Expand to see.
The Baroque style originates from the famous Baroque movement. It emphasizes the dramatic contrast between light and darkness. One of the representatives of this style is artist Georges de La Tour. |
| This Neoclassical painting in the Musée du Louvre is most likely called: | Portrait de Madeleine | Expand to see.
Portrait de Madeleine is a painting by French painter Marie-Guillemine Benoist, and has been on display in the Musée du Louvre since 1800. She chose a black woman who used to be an enslaved person as her model, drawing her in the Neoclassical aesthetic popular in high society France. Slavery had just been abolished at the time. Benoist made her stand with this artwork, and it became a symbol for black people's rights. |
| This place in the Musée du Louvre named after these four sculptures in the picture is called the: | Salle des Cariatides | Expand to see.
The Salle des Cariatides derived its name from the four caryatids, sculpted female figures serving as columns, supporting the musicians' gallery. French sculptor Jean Goujon crafted them in 1550. Molière and his troupe once performed here for Louis XIV. |
| What expression does this sculpture have? | Psyche revived by Cupid's kiss | Expand to see.
This sculpture by Antonio Canova depicts the scene in which Psyche falls unconscious because she inhaled the "Sleep of the Innermost Darkness." Her lover, Cupid arrives in time to wake her up with his kiss. |
| What is the series of painting in the Musée du Louvre that depicts the life of Marie de Medici? | Cycle de Marie de Médicis | Expand to see.
The Cycle de Marie de Médicis is exhibited in the Galerie Médicis. The artist Peter Paul Rubens was one of the greatest in his time. This canvas series records the important events in Marie de Medici's life and is hung in chronological order. |
| What is this lady most commonly known as? | Mona Lisa | Expand to see.
The tile of the painting, Mona Lisa, comes from a description in The Lives by Renaissance art historian Giorgio Vasari. He believes that the model is Italian noblewoman Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. |
| What is this sculpture of this goddess called? | Winged Victory of Samothrace | Expand to see.
The Winged Victory of Samothrace is a sculpture that depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Created in 2 BC, it has been on display in the Musée du Louvre since 1884, and is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. The statue's head, arms, and the base in the shape of a ship's bow are missing. |
| What scene is depicted in this painting? | The Coronation of Napoleon | Expand to see.
The Coronation of Napoleon is a painting by Neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David in 1807. The painting depicts the coronation of Napoleon I at Notre Dame de Paris. |
| When did the Musée du Louvre launch their online exhibition platform? | 2021 | Expand to see.
Due to the pandemic, the Musée du Louvre launched their online museum in 2021. The museum's database has logged over 480,000 art pieces between the Musée du Louvre and the Musée National Eugène-Delacroix, providing data and information on the various exhibited and undisplayed pieces. |
| When was the Musée du Louvre first opened to the public as a museum? | 1793 | Expand to see.
In 1793 during after the French Revolution, the National Assembly decreed the Musée du Louvre to be used as a museum and officially opened it to the public. |
| Where in the Musée du Louvre is the painting View of the Salle des Saisons at the Musée du Louvre exhibited? | Anne of Austria's Summer Apartments | Expand to see.
Louis XIV's mother, Anne of Austria once resided here. As the rooms faced east, they were generally cooler. They also didn't have any fireplaces, hence the place was called the Summer Apartments. The decorations in the rooms are luxurious and have been preserved ever since. |
| Where is Cycle de Marie de Médicis, the series of canvases depicting the life of Marie de' Medici currently displayed in the Musée du Louvre? | The Galerie Médicis | Expand to see.
Rubens' Cycle de Marie de Médicis canvas series, which was commissioned by Queen Marie de Medici, is displayed in the Galerie Médicis in the sequence which Rubens had originally designed it in. |
| Which ancient Greek god holds a trident? | Poseidon | Expand to see.
This piece by French sculptor Lambert Sigisbert-Adam shows Poseidon, the god of the sea, calming the waves with his son, Triton. |
| Which ancient Greek mythological figure is depicted with this sculpture? | Athena | Expand to see.
The sculpture is also known as the "peaceful Athena." It depicts the goddess of war at rest without her weapons, wearing a scarf-like shield around her neck. |
| Which art style is Caravaggio's painting, Death of the Virgin closest to? | Baroque style | Expand to see.
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, known as simply Caravaggio, was an Italian painter active in Rome for most of his artistic life. His paintings are characterized by the combination of a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, which had a formative influence on Baroque painting. This painting is now housed in the Musée du Louvre. |
| Which century was the Musée du Louvre constructed in? | 12th Century | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre was built in the late 12th Century by King Philip II. |
| Which country is the Musée du Louvre located in? | France | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre is located in Paris, France, on the Right Bank of the Seine. |
| Which department does the Great Sphinx of Tanis belong to in the Musée du Louvre? | Egyptian Antiquities | Expand to see.
The Great Sphinx of Tanis is exhibited in the Egyptian department, one of the eight curatorial departments in Louvre. |
| Which famous Renaissance sculptor did the Musée du Louvre named a gallery after? | Michelangelo | Expand to see.
The Michelangelo Gallery was constructed during the French Second Empire as the entry to the Salle des États. Sculptures for the annual Salon were also exhibited here. Now, it houses many sculptures, including Michelangelo's works. |
| Which French king is the last ruler to remodel the Musée du Louvre? | Napoleon III | Expand to see.
The Second French Empire of the Imperial Bonapartist regime was the last monarchy of France. When Napoleon III reigned as emperor, he once renamed the Musée du Louvre to Musée Napoleon. After the fall of the Second French Empire, the monarchy was replaced by the French Third Republic. |
| Which gallery holds the most number of oil paintings in the Musée du Louvre? | Les Salles Rouges | Expand to see.
Les Salles Rouges, or the Red Rooms were built as part of Napoleon III's expansion plans. It was created in 1863 by French artist Alexandre Dominique Denuelle. Red was chosen as the color for the gallery to complement the paintings which were mostly in browns. In the beginning, only 17th- and 18th-century French artist' works were displayed. Large 19th-century paintings were later added. |
| Which Greek god did the self-proclaimed Sun King, Louis XIV choose for the new promenade to be built at the time? | Apollo, god of the Sun | Expand to see.
The Galerie d'Apollon is themed and named after Apollo, the Greek god of the Sun and the arts. The Galerie d'Apollon holds a huge collection of paintings and sculptures which shows the majesty of the sun ruling over the universe. It also emphasizes the glory of Louis XIV as the Sun King. |
| Which of the following artist's works are in the Musée du Louvre collection? | Raffaello Sanzio | Expand to see.
Raffaello Sanzio, also known as Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect. Along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, they were the three giants of the Florentine High Renaissance. Raphael's works are known for their clarity of form and ease of composition. The Musée du Louvre houses some of his works, including Saint Margaret and The Holy Family. |
| Which of the following description of the Musée du Louvre is false? | It is the reference of modern art in France | Expand to see.
In 1546, King Francis I converted the Musée du Louvre from a fortress toa residence for kings. In 1692, the Musée du Louvre was used by the Adémie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres and the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture, lasting for a century. The Musée du Louvre hosts modern and contemporary art, but it presents artworks from antiquity to 1848. |
| Which of the following gardens are not located within the Musée du Louvre's premises? | Parc de la Villette | Expand to see.
The Tuileries and Carrousel Gardens are both part of the Musée du Louvre. The Tuileries Garden is one of the most beautiful garden in Paris and holds almost 500 years of history. |
| Which of the following is not allowed in the Musée du Louvre? | Camera Flash | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre permits the use of cameras and video cameras, but no flash is allowed. Because the light of the flashes can damage the paintings of the artworks. |
| Which of the following is part of the Musée du Louvre? | The Richelieu Wing | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre is a huge palace covering over 60,600 square meters. It is divided into 3 main wings: the Richelieu wing, the Sully wing, and the Denon wing. |
| Which of the following Louvre gardens was once a private royal garden? | Tuileries Garden | Expand to see.
The Carrousel and Tuileries Gardens are part of the Musée du Louvre. The Tuileries Garden was created by Queen Catherine de Medici in 1546 for her new residence, the Tuileries Palace. It was first opened to the public in 1667, and became a public garden after the French Revolution. |
| Which of the following painting in the Musée du Louvre was based on true events? | The Raft of the Medusa | Expand to see.
The Raft of Medusa is the work of the French Romantic painter Théodore Géricault. It was painted in 1818 - 1819, depicting the aftermath of a shipwreck off the Mauritania coast 13 days after 2 July 1816. |
| Which of the following paintings is kept in the Musée du Louvre, and is a commemoration of the French July Revolution? | Liberty Leading the People | Expand to see.
Liberty Leading the People is a painting by French Romantic artist Eugène Delacroix to commemorate the 1830 French July Revolution. The painting was exhibited at the 1831 Salon in Paris before it was moved to the Musée du Louvre, where it still is today. |
| Which one of these early legal texts was carved on a stele and housed in the Musée du Louvre? | Code of Hammurabi | Expand to see.
The Code of Hammurabi is purportedly written by Hammurabi, the 6th king of ancient Babylon, around the 18th century BC. It is one of the earliest legal texts. The stele in the Musée du Louvre is the first and most complete copy to be discovered. |
| Which part of the Vénus de Milo sculpture is covered by a veil? | Lower body | Expand to see.
The upper body of the Vénus de Milo is bare while her lower body is covered by a veil. |
| Which sculpture is displayed at the entrance to the Department of Egyptian Antiquities? | Great Sphinx of Tanis | Expand to see.
The Great Sphinx of Tanis sits at the entrance to the Department of Egyptian Antiquities. Starting from where it sits, visitors may view over 6,000 pieces of history from ancient Egyptian civilizations. |
| Which work of art would you likely see if you were strolling in the Tuileries Garden? | Sculptures | Expand to see.
Since the 18th century, many sculptures and vases have been on display in the Tuileries Garden. Today, many contemporary art galleries have generously loaned their artifacts as well. Thus, visitors can now appreciate the works of sculptors from the 17th century to contemporary ones while walking in the garden. |
| Who is the architect that designed the Musée du Louvre Pyramid, the entrance to the Musée du Louvre Museum? | Pei Ieoh Ming | Expand to see.
The Musée du Louvre Pyramid is designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei as part of the Grand Louvre project. This is the only remodeling project where the French president has directly appointed an architect instead of tendering for one. |
| Who is the first king to use the Musée du Louvre as his residence? | Charles V | Expand to see.
In the 14th century, King Charles V felt the Musée du Louvre to be a more suitable residence than the Palais de la Cité in the Seine. |
| Who is this ancient Greek goddess without arms? | Aphrodite | Expand to see.
The Vénus the Milo is a sculpture of the Roman goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite. This 6.69 feet high marble statue was rediscovered in 1820 on the island of Milos in Greece. It embodies the ancient Greek ideal of feminine beauty and has been displayed in the Musée du Louvre since 1821. |
| Who painted Mona Lisa? | Leonardo da Vinci | Expand to see.
The Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It is a 16th century work in classic Renaissance style. |
Rewards[]
When this event is accessed in the game, players are faced with the phrase Chance to get and below it appear the following items:
- Classic Badge
- Gold
- Cuddle Potion
- Kitty Bell (5m)
- Kitty Bed (5m)
- Nutri Feed
However, after answering 5 questions, players may also earn as reward: gift materials, clothing materials, and gifts ready to be given to Companions.
Which items will be given to players as rewards is totally random, but 1 Classic Badge is guaranteed for each question answered correctly. So if all 5 questions are answered properly, 5 Classic Badge will be earned, and never more than that.
It has also been noted that if a player gets all the questions wrong, no Classic Badge will be earned and also none of the rewards listed under Chance to get. However, gift materials, clothing materials, and ready-made gifts may still be received.
Note[]
When the event started on May 16th, 2022, players were unable to access it in the Exploring the Musée du Louvre area due to a bug. A message appeared saying that the event had not yet been unlocked. This caused problems because at the time, the Antique Adventure event had two quests which were to answer a certain number of questions in the Museum Scrolls event.
On May 17th the bug was fixed, and all players received the following apology gifts for the inconvenience:
- 10,000 Gold
- 425 Diamond
- 5 Cuddle Potion
- 5 Lantern Gift Box
- 24 Classic Badge
