Holidays
Alma
Geopolitical
Data Team Water Cooler
2025
100

Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?

Germany

100

What is the legal entity name for Alma?

Arlozorov9

100

Name the two self-governing territories of the Kingdom of Denmark

Greenland & Faroe Islands

100

Among his many talents, which string instrument does Francis Wong most often play? 

Violin

100

What monster plushie accessory was popular in 2025?

Labubu

200

What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan?

KFC Fried Chicken

200

Alma ________ is the name of our internal performance management approach. 

Compass

200

If you live in Tahiti, what country are you a citizen of? 

France

200

How many folks have joined BI + DE in 2025?

3. Welcome Eva, Jeff, and Molly! 

200

Pope XIV is an avid fan of which US sports team?

Chicago White Sox

300

What does “Auld Lang Syne” literally translate to?

Old Long Since

300

What are the names of our 2 Ideal Customer Profiles?

Stable Achiever & Rising Innovator

300

There are only 3 countries completely landlocked by one other country. 2 are in Italy. What is the other country that completely encloses this 3rd country? 

South Africa

300

What animal was a surprise guest at Madeleine Ripley's wedding? 

Cow

300

Which female singer went for a joyride to space that was deemed "cringe" on social media?

Katy Perry

400

Hanukkah began around 200 B.C. and Christmas around 336 A.D., but you might be surprised that Kwanzaa has been around since …?      

A: 255 A.D

B: 1966 A.D.  

C: 23 B.C.

D: 1066 A.D.

B: 1966 A.D.

400

What does CAQH stand for?

Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare

400

New York City, Oklahoma City, and Indianapolis are the most populous cities in their respective states. There is one other state whose most populous city contains the name of the state. What city is it?

Virginia Beach

400

Hogan Bradford makes an annual pilgrimage to see which animal in upstate NY? 

Alpaca

400
What DataOps platform was under scrutiny after a scandalous kiss cam at a Coldplay concert?

Astronomer

500

What is the name of the candelabra used during Kwanzaa celebrations?

Kinara

500

What are Alma's Core Values?

Embrace Change

Listen First

Build Equity

Communicate Honestly

Act like an Owner

500

What are the only two countries in the world that allow prescription drug ads on TV?

New Zealand & the US
500

Which is not a fruit used in the hard ciders available at Conor Roderique's alma mater/family farm? 

A. Currant

B. Elderberry

C. Kiwiberry

D. Fig

D. Fig

500

On _____________ Day (coined by Trump), President Trump announced sweeping tariffs that increased tariff rates to the highest level since WWII. 

Liberation

M
e
n
u