Berkeley
Which building on campus is known as the "freshman maze"?
Dwinelle Hall
What term is commonly used to describe the geopolitical and ideological tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union from the end of World War II until the early 1990s?
The Cold War
What is the capital city of Japan?
Tokyo
What legendary pop artist was known as the "King of Pop" and achieved worldwide fame with albums like "Thriller" and "Bad"?
Michael Jackson
What was the name of the 2020 South Korean horror film we watched during fall 2023 retreat?
The Call
Name all 7 colleges at UC Berkeley giving undergraduate degrees.
Haas School of Business
College of Letters and Sciences
College of Chemistry
College of Engineering
College of Environmental Design
College of Natural Resources
College of Computing, Data Science, and Society
What medieval empire, founded by Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous empire in history?
Mongol Empire
Which Pacific island nation is known as the "Land of the Long White Cloud" and is home to numerous volcanoes, including Mount Cook, the highest peak?
New Zealand
Which British rock band released the albums "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall"?
Pink Floyd
What is the name of the character played by America Ferrera in Barbie (2023) who delivers a monologue on the double standards of being a woman?
Gloria
What year was UC Berkeley established?
1868
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City?
Michaelangelo
What is the capital city of the smallest country in the world, both in terms of land area and population?
Vatican City
Often referred to as the "Man in Black," this country music legend is known for hits like "Ring of Fire" and "I Walk the Line." Who is he?
Johnny Cash
What film won Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 2024 Golden Globes?
Oppenheimer
Who gave the "Bodies Upon the Gears" speech at Sproul Plaza on December 2, 1964?
Mario Savio
Who was the Portuguese explorer that led the first expedition to circumnavigate the Earth, although he died during the journey?
Ferdinand Magellan
The Danube River flows through multiple European countries and ultimately empties into the Black Sea. Name three of the countries through which the Danube River passes.
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, or Ukraine.
This American singer-songwriter, recognized for his introspective lyrics and albums like "Carrie & Lowell," is associated with the indie folk genre. Who is he?
Sufjan Stevens
The South Korean film "Parasite" made history by winning the Best Picture Oscar in 2020. Who is the director of this critically acclaimed film?
Bong Joon-Ho
Who is the fountain in Sproul Plaza named after?
Ludwig von Schwarenburg
What was the name of the document signed in 1215 which limited the power of the English monarch and laid the groundwork for constitutional government?
Magna Carta
Name the two landlocked countries in South America.
Bolivia and Paraguay
Who won song of the year at the 2023 Grammys?
Bonnie Raitt
Which 1941 film directed by Orson Welles is often considered one of the greatest films in cinema history and is renowned for its innovative use of deep focus and non-linear narrative?
Citizen Kane