RIDDLES
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
100

I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

Answer: A candle

100

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Answer: Jupiter

100

What’s the name of the student hub at the Fort Garry campus where you’ll find food, study spots, and hangouts?

Answer: University Centre (UC)

200

The more you take away from me, the bigger I get. What am I?

Answer: A hole

200

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Answer: Au

200

What is the name of the UM sports teams?

Answer: The Bisons

300

I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?

Answer: An echo

300

What year did World War II end?

Answer: 1945

300

What two main campuses does the University of Manitoba have?

Answer: Fort Garry campus and Bannatyne campus

400

I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?

Answer: The future

400

In computing, what does “HTTP” stand for?

Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol

400

What is the name of the University of Manitoba’s student newspaper?

Answer: The Manitoban

500

I can travel around the world while staying in the same corner. What am I?

Answer: A stamp

500

What is the only country in the world that is also a continent and the smallest by population density among continents?


Answer: Australia

500

Which UM building is known for its iconic tower that’s visible across the Fort Garry campus?

Answer: University College (UC Tower)

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