General Knowledge 1
What is the process by which plants make their own food called?
Photosynthesis
What does "HBCU" stand for?
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
The range of majors, minors, and academic disciplines offered by a college or university.
Academic Programs
What does "PWI" stand for?
Predominantly White Insititutions
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
How many all-women HBCUs are there?
A) 5
B) 4
C) 3
D) 2
D) 2
The overall atmosphere, values, and traditions that exist within a college or university.
Campus Culture
Which of the following is the mascot of Towson University?
A) Eagles
B) Bears
C) Tigers
D) Bulldogs
C) Tigers
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
Who invented the airplane?
The Wright Brothers
Which HBCU was established in 1865 and is located in Washington, D.C.?
Howard University
The presence of individuals from different racial, ethnic, cultural, and backgrounds within a college or university community.
Diversity
What is the official name of the university commonly known as UCLA?
University of California, Los Angeles
In American history, only 4 U.S. Presidents have been assassinated.
Name 2 of them.
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
William McKinley
James Garfield
What is the name of Anne Frank's father, who survived the Holocaust?
Otto Frank
Which of the following schools is an HBCU?
A) University of Michigan
B) Tuskegee University
C) University of Texas at Austin
D) University of Pennsylvania
B) Tuskegee University
Involvement in extracurricular activities, clubs, organizations, and community service opportunities on campus.
Student Engagement
Which Ivy League university is located in New Haven, Connecticut?
Yale University
What is the chemical formula of sodium chloride?
NaCl
In which year did the Titanic sink?
1912
What is the oldest HBCU in the United States?
A) Morehouse College
B) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
C) Howard University
D) Hampton University
B) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
The community of former students who have graduated from a particular college or university.
Alumni Network
Which of the following universities are known for their strong emphasis on agricultural sciences and engineering?
A) Stanford University
B) Cornell University
C) University of Chicago
D) All of the above
B) Cornell University
Identify any 3 of these people:
Shou Zi Chew, Aristotle, Mark Zuckerburg, Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Jill Biden, Madame C.J. Walker, Thomas Jefferson