Food and Drink I
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College Applications and Life
Modern History
World Issues
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Lunar New Year
100
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
100
What number will you find on the side of a Heinz ketchup bottle?
57
100
What term describes applying to college early in a non-binding application?
Early Action
100
What major empire withdrew from WWI in 1917?
Russian Empire
100
What is the capital city of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
100
Who played Ironman in Marvel movies?
Robert Downey Junior
100
What are shared traditions across all Lunar New Year celebrations?
Family reunions and time together.
Cleaning homes to remove bad luck.
Special food and traditional clothing.
Giving money or gifts to children.
Respect for elders and ancestors.
200
What type of pastry is used to make croissants?
Puff pastry
200
How many burgers does McDonald's sell every day on average?
6.5 million
200
How many College Majors are available in the United States?
Around 1,800
200
What three major countries made up the Allied Powers at the start of World War I?
France, UK, Russia
200
What is the name of the alliance formed in 1949 to protect member countries from military threats, originally led by the U.S. and Western Europe?
NATO
200
Which pop star is known as the "Queen of Pop?"
Madonna
200
What do long noodles symbolize during the Lunar New Year in many Asian countries?
Long-Life
300
What spicy red paste is made from chili peppers and is very common in Korean cuisine?
Gochujang
300
In which country was Hawaiian pizza invented?
Canada
300
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
300
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
300
What term describes a system where citizens elect representatives to make laws on their behalf?
Representative Democracy
300
Which singer performed the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show while pregnant?
Rihanna
300
What is the name of Vietnamese Lunar New Year?
Tet
400
What is the Japanese term for grilled skewered chicken?
Yakitori
400
What kind of pasta is this?
Farfalle
400
What does "need-blind" mean in the admissions process?
It means the college does not consider a student’s financial situation when making admissions decisions.
400
What was the bloodiest battle of WWI?
Battle of Verdun
400
What Asian country suffered a military coup in 2021 leading to a civil war?
Myanmar
400
What movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023?
Everything Everywhere All at Once?
400
What groups of people celebrate the Lunar New Year outside of Asia? (excluding immigrant communities)
Indigenous/Native/First Nations groups in North America
500
Which popular soft drink was originally invented as a medicine in the 19th century?
Coca-Cola
500
What is the world's most stolen food item?
Cheese
500
What is the term for a college class taught by a professor to a small group of students where discussion and participation are emphasized over lectures?
What is a seminar?
500
What was the term used to describe the worldwide disillusionment and loss of faith in progress that followed World War I?
The Lost Generation
500
What political ideology advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society?
communism
500
Which American musician's real name is: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
500
Why does Japan celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 1st and ignore the lunar calendar?
During the rule of Emperor Meiji (1880s) many old traditions were reorganized or abandoned.
Also, Japanese work culture.