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Known as the "King of Horror," this author wrote the novels that inspired films like The Shining, Carrie, and It.
Stephen King
This pagan-inspired celebration, observed on December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, honors the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Winter Solstice
Northwestern University’s motto is "Quaecumque Sunt Vera," which translates to this in English.
"Whatsoever things are true"
Which sport did Northwestern University first win a national championship in, in 1936?
Football
The capital of Brazil is located in the interior of the country. What is it called?
Brasília
This long-running sketch comedy show, which has aired since 1975, is known for its parodies, political humor, and celebrity guest hosts.
Saturday Night Live
During this holiday, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple, a menorah is lit for eight nights.
Hanukkah
The annual spring tradition at Northwestern features this 30-hour charity event, one of the largest of its kind in the country.
Dance Marathon
This olympic athlete won a record of 23 gold medals and is one the America's most highly decorated athlete
Michael Phelps
Which ancient wonder, built in Egypt, is still standing and has been a source of awe for millennia?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza
This actor portrayed Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Tom Holland
This Christmas tradition, originating in Germany, involves hiding a specific fruit-shaped ornament on a tree for someone to find
Pickle ornament
Northwestern’s undergraduate enrollment is approximately this many students, give or take a few thousand
In 2023 = 8,846
which country has hosted the most olympic games
The U.S
This is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 kilometers along the western edge of South America.
The Andes
This long-running sketch comedy show, debuting in 1975, launched the careers of comedic legends like Eddie Murphy and Tina Fey.
Saturday Night Live
This pre-Lenten festival, celebrated in Venice, is famous for its elaborate masks and costumes, symbolizing the suspension of social norms before Ash Wednesday.
Carnevale
Which of Northwestern's founders is Evanston named after?
John Evans
This legendary Bulls coach led the team to all six of their NBA championships.
Phil Jackson
This African country’s capital city is Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia
This Marvel superhero film became the first to gross over $2 billion worldwide, released in 2019?
Endgame
This ancient Roman festival, celebrated in mid-December, honored Saturn and featured gift-giving, feasting, and a temporary reversal of social roles.
Saturnalia
What was the name of the women's college that Northwestern combined with in 1873?
Evanston College for Ladies
This country held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Greece
This ancient structure in Greece, which once served as a religious center dedicated to Athena, is located on the Acropolis in Athens.
The Parthenon