Pop Culture
GW Facts
DC Facts
Islam/Muslim Life
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100
What is the name of Drake’s new album?
Ans: Certified Lover Boy
100
This president was brought to the GWU medical center after his attempted murder
Ans: Ronald Reagan
100
The bus that takes you around DC for $1
Ans: DC circulator
100
5 pillars of Islam; 6 pillars of faith?
Ans: a) shahada, salah, zakat, fasting, Hajj (if able to); b) belief in Allah, Angels, Holy Books, Prophets, Day of Judgement, fate/destiny
100
What year did GW open?
Ans: 1821
200
How old is the female who won the U.S. Open (tennis)?
Ans: 18
200
This CNN Program was televised from the Jack Morton Auditorium from 2002-2005
Ans: Crossfire
200
What letter street is DC missing?
Ans: J street
200
A famous mufassir/interpreter of the Quran [also the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ]
Ans: Ibn Abbas
200
What is the richest country in the world?
Ans: Luxembourg
300
Where were the Olympics this year?
Tokyo, Japan
300
The current president of this country graduated from GW with an MBA in 1997
Ans: Togo
300
Where did the Washington Redskins originate from?
Ans: Boston
300
How many main schools of Islamic thought are there? Name them.
Ans: 4; hanbali, maliki, shafi’ee, hanafi
300
Names of Joe Biden’s dogs?
Ans: Major & Champ
400
What well-known social media account raises awareness about issues affecting the ummah while also providing a safe space for Muslims?
Ans: Muslim
400
Secret societies in GW?
Ans: order of the hippo or none (both ok)
400
Who gifted Cherry Blossom Trees to DC?
Ans: City of Tokyo in Japan
400
World’s muslim population
Ans: 1.8 billion
400
How many bones are in an adult human body? Joints (bonus +100)?
Ans: 206 bones; 360 joints
500
The country this flag represents (Hint: this country is very new)
Ans: South Sudan
500
A famous alum who went to GWU for only a year (Democratic candidate for the 2020 Presidential Elections)
Ans: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
500
Which movie was filmed primarily in the Georgetown area (for exterior scenes)?
Ans: The Exorcist
500
Name 1 Muslim Ms. President/PM (Head of State)
Ans (can vary):
- Halimah Yacob- Singapore: 2017-Present
- Samia Suluhu-Tanzania: March 2021-Present
- Sheikh Hasina (PM)-Bangladesh-2009-present
500
Which city is located in both Asia & Europe?
Ans: Istanbul