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100

What year did High School for Medical Professions begin?


2008

100

It’s a long-standing internet joke that the ice cream machine at this fast-food chain is always out of service.

McDonald's

100

Observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, this autumn festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness.

Diwali

100

Standing tall in the New York Harbor, this copper landmark was a gift from this European country in 1886.

France

100


Snoop Dogg

100

Often shortened to two letters, this field powers tools like chatbots and self-driving cars by training systems on large datasets.

Artificial Intelligence

200

While many schools choose lions or bears, our school is represented by this?

Wolves

200

Known for its 'Five Dollar Footlong' jingle, this sandwich chain allows you to build your own sub.

Subway

200

Commonly celebrated in East Asia, 2026 is officially the year of this animal in the Chinese Zodiac.

The Horse

200

This world-famous fruity nickname originated in the 1920s.

The Big Apple

200


Lady Gaga

200

This candidate’s campaign slogan “Yes We Can” became closely associated with his historic 2008 presidential win.

Barack Obama

300

Whether it’s a jersey or a spirit shirt, these are the two official colors of our school.

Blue and Yellow

300

These purple-bagged, rolled tortilla chips are famous for turning your fingers red and being featured in 'Extreme Heat' challenges.

Takis

300

Founded by a Brooklyn native, these Nike shoes—originally released in 1985—are still the most sought-after silhouette in streetwear.

Air Jordans

300

Until 1970, this Midtown skyscraper was the tallest building in the world, standing at 1,454 feet.

The Empire State Building

300

This Brooklyn-born rapper took his stage name from subway lines that ran through his childhood neighborhood.

Jay-Z

300

The widespread shift to remote work and online classes accelerated globally during this early-2020s event.

COVID-19

400

These the core values of HSMP

Healthy, Scholarly, Mindful, Professional

400

This tea-based drink, which originated in Taiwan, is famous for the chewy tapioca pearls found at the bottom.

Bubble Tea or Boba

400

A cultural icon of NYC delis, this sandwich traditionally consists of ground beef, onions, and melted cheese on a hero roll.

A Chopped Cheese

400

Many people think it’s NYC, but this city on the Hudson River has been the state capital since 1797.

Albany

400

With 20 million followers this streamer has the most subscribers in the world. 

Kai Cenat 

400

This streaming platform’s shift to producing original content in the 2010s helped disrupt traditional cable television.

Netflix

500

To the exact minute, this is what time the final bell rings at the end of 3rd period

10:30am

500

In early 2026, Starbucks and Dunkin' both released drinks inspired by this viral, crunchy, pistachio-filled treat that originated in the Middle East.

Dubai Chocolate

500

While celebrated across the globe, the largest and most famous Caribbean Carnival takes place in this twin-island nation every February.

Trinidad and Tobago

500

Shared with Canada, this massive natural wonder consists of the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls.

Niagara Falls

500

This Brooklyn rapper, from Canarsie won an award posthumously in 2020 for Best New Artist at the BET awards. 

Pop Smoke

500

Gaining major mainstream attention in the 2010s, this decentralized currency operates without a central bank

Bitcoin

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