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100

How do you say ‘Hello’ in Spanish?

Hola

100

What is the national dance of Spain?

Flamenco


100

Ice cream mixed with soda is referred to what?

A float

100

Out of Greenland and Iceland, which country has a colder climate?

Greenland
100

Who is the current president at USF

Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.

200

What is Brazil’s official language?

Portuguese

200

Which famous composer is deaf?

Beethoven

200

In Indonesian and Malay cuisine what does the word ‘nasi’ refer to?

Rice

200

In what country can you visit Machu Picchu?

Peru

200

What percent of students at USF are international students?

13%

300

What is The United States Official Language?

None/No official language

300

Which technique did Vincent Van Gough use to paint his ‘Sunflowers’?

Impasto technique

300

How many species of mushrooms are there?

50,000

300

What is the tallest mountain on Earth?

Mauna Kea

300

How many countries are represented in the USF student body?

101

400

Name the four most widely spoken languages in order

1) Chinese 2) Spanish 3) English 4) Hindi

400

Which is the oldest dance in the world?

Belly dance

400

What is the national fruit of China?

Kiwi
400

What percentage of the River Nile is located in Egypt?

22%

400

How many campuses does USF have?

5

500

How many languages are officially recognized in India?

22

500

How long is the longest theatre play ever recorded?

23 hours, 33 minutes

500

Which flower does the spice saffron come from?

Crocus Sativus / Crocus

500

How many islands are there in the Philippines?

Over 7,100+ islands

500

According to the U.S. News & World Report, what is USF’s rank among national universities for student ethnic diversity?

4!

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