Ancient Civilizations
Which country is famous for its amazing (and very old) terracotta army?
China
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles (or 42.16km)
What is the largest country in the world by land area?
Russia
Kendrick Lamar told listeners to 'sit down' and be what, in his 2017 hit single?
Be Quiet
Rooted in the educational philosophy of the Basilian Fathers, the core values of St. Michael's College School are often encapsulated by a trio of virtues. Which of the following makes up this traditional motto?
Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge
Which one of the Seven Wonders of the world still exists?
The Pyramids
What is the only country to have played in every single soccer World Cup?
Brazil
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile
OneRepublic released a 2013 hit about no longer counting dollars, but instead 'Counting...' what?
Stars
What year was SMCS founded?
1852
What was one of the Inca cities which was situated at a height of nearly 3500 meters?
Machu Picchu.
Who was the youngest player to score 10,000 points in the NBA?
LeBron James
Where is the largest volcano on Earth located?
Hawaii
Which Las Vegas rock band released the enduring 2003 anthem 'Mr. Brightside'?
The Killers
St. Michael’s originally started out in the basement of this prominent downtown Toronto church?
St. Michael's Cathederal
The Egyptians had a special way of writing that involved pictures called hieroglyphs. For a long time, no one could read this writing. Then something was discovered that allowed hieroglyphs to be translated. What was it?
The Rosetta Stone.
How old was Tiger Woods when he first won the Masters?
21
Where is the world's largest desert located?
Antarctica
Which electronic pop project created by Adam Young had a massive 2009 hit with the song 'Fireflies'?
Owl City
Who first invented writing?
The Sumerians
In percentage, about how much bigger is a softball when compared to a baseball?
30%
How many countries are there in Africa?
54
Which hip-hop duo released the 2003 hit song 'Hey Ya!', famously advising listeners to 'shake it like a Polaroid picture'?
Outkast
Which famous Canadian hockey player, legendary for scoring the iconic series-winning goal for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series, is a notable alumnus of St. Michael's College School?
Paul Henderson