St. Louis
General Knowledge
WashU
Animals
Food
100

What architectural monument, located in downtown, is st. louis known for?

The Arch

100

 Who is the author of the “Harry Potter” series?

J.K. Rowling

100

What is WashU's mascot?

What is WashU's mascot?

100

What animal from the continent of Africa is known for its yellow color, spots, and long neck?

Giraffe

100

This small, red fruit is often used in desserts and is known for its tart flavor and high vitamin C content.

Strawberry

200

This area in St. Louis is home to the zoo, multiple museums, and the Muny.

Forest Park

200

Which 4 planets have rings?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

200

What is the name of the dorm that has the South 40 mailroom?

Hitzeman

200

What kind of animals keep their young in a pouch? Their kind range from possums, to kangaroos, to wombats?

Marsupial

200

This Italian dessert features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.

Tiramisu

300

What pizza chain is st. louis known for? 

Imos Pizza

300

In what year was the first iPhone released?

2007

300

What is the full name of the school that houses the Computer Science major?

McKelvey School of Engineering

300

What bear is known to hunt humans, can swim days at a time, and is currently endangered?

Polar Bear

300

This carbonated soft drink, originally created as a medicinal tonic in the 19th century, is now one of the most popular beverages worldwide.

Coca-Cola

400

What famous movie staring Judy Garland takes place in St. Louis? 

Meet Me in St. Louis

400

How many rings appear on the Olympic Flag?

5

400

What is Dr. G's title at WashU?

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

400

What dog breed is known for retrieving, being water loving, and having webbed feet?

Labrador

400

This French cooking term means "to cook in water" and is commonly used when preparing eggs.

Poaching

500

What year was the Olympics hosted in St. Louis? 

1904

500

Which bird can fly backward?

 The hummingbird

500

What does WashU's motto “Per Veritatem Vis” mean?

Strength through truth

500

What insect is known to have a 95% success rate in capturing prey, making it one of the most skilled hunter on earth?

Dragonflies

500

This spice, often referred to as "red gold," is derived from the stigma of a specific crocus flower and is the most expensive spice in the world by weight.

Saffron

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