Diwali
What is the day before Diwali known as when homes are decorated with lamps?
Choti Diwali
What is the name of the ceremony where UAB graduates receive their diplomas?
UAB Commencement Ceremony
what is the name of Diwali festival in Nepal?
Tihar
who is the Hindu god with two heads and three legs?
Agni
What gets wetter the more it dries?
Towel
In which month of the Hindu calendar does Diwali usually fall?
Kartika
What free transportation service does UAB offer to students and employees to navigate the campus and surrounding areas?
Blazer Express
Which Indian state is often referred as Land of Forests ?
Madhya pradesh
What is the sacred city in India known as the spiritual capital of HINDUISM?
Varanasi(banaras)
What does Alabama name mean?
Vegetarian gatherers/pickers
What is the traditional dance of the state of Rajasthan, often performed during Diwali?
Ghoomar
How many statues and sculptures UAB's campus features, organized into three walking trails?
35 to 38
Who was the ancient Indian mathematician known for his contributions to the field of number theory and theorems on triangles?
Brahmagupta
According to Hindu mythology, what creature is believed to support the earth on its back?
Turtle
What is the correct term for a question mark immediately followed by an exclamation mark?
Interrobang
On the third day of Diwali, people perform acts of charity and goodwill. What is this day called?
Diwali Padwa
What is the name of the art gallery on UAB's campus that features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art?
UAB AEIVA(Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts)
What is the name of the Indian classical music system that divides the octave into 22 segments, or shrutis?
Carnatic Music
What is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hindu philosophy?
Samsara
To explain why and how he was protesting in Birmingham, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote what and from where?
Letter from a Birmingham Jail(Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere)
What is the act of breaking clay pots filled with curd or buttermilk during Diwali, symbolizing the destruction of ego?
Govardhan Puja
What is the annual UAB event where students gather to paint the UAB Mini Park's sidewalks with colorful chalk designs?
Chalk It Up
Which Indian state boasts the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Maharashtra
According to Hindu mythology, who is the divine architect and builder of the gods' palaces and vehicles?
Vishwakarma
WHICH COUNTRY HAS 6 VILLAGES CALLED SILLY, 12 CALLED BILLY, AND 2 CALLED PRATT?
France