2008
Graduation Trivia
2026
100

This man was elected as the 44th President of the United States in 2008, becoming the first African-American ever elected to that office.

Who is Barack Obama?

100

The direction the tassel on a graduation cap is moved after receiving your diploma. 

What is right to left?

100

This is Universal animated sequel is currently the highest grossing film of 2026.

What is Super Mario Galaxy?

200

This film staring Christian Bale as the caped crusader was the highest grossing film on 2008.

What is The Dark Knight?

200

The average age of a person when graduating with a bachelor's degree in the United States.

What is 25?

200

This country song originally released on October 17, 2025 has spent 10 non-consecutive weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100.

What is Choosin' Texas?

300

This Australian actor, singer, and producer, best known for playing a superhero whose skeleton is surgically infused with Adamantium, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2008.

Who is Hugh Jackman?

300

This traditional graduation speaker's title comes from Latin meaning "to say farewell."

What is a valedictorian?

300

July 4, 2026 will mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of this historic document that Nicolas Cage didn't actually steal.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

400

This song was the debut single by the American rapper Flo Rida, featuring T-Pain, and was #1 on the Hot 100 singles of 2008.

What is Low?

400

A student who has completed all the requirements for graduation, but has not yet officially been awarded their diploma. 

What is a graduand?

400

This NFL running back is the reigning Super Bowl MVP.

Who is Kenneth Walker III?

500

This 2006 sports simulation video game was the top-selling video game of 2008 with over 22 million copies sold.

What is Wii Sports?

500

The earliest recorded bachelor's degrees were awarded at this prestigious U.K. university in the 13th century.

What is Oxford University?

500

On January 12, 2026 Mattel launched its first Barbie with this disorder.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

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