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100

Known as the "King of Horror," this author wrote the novels that inspired films like The Shining, Carrie, and It.

Stephen King

100

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

100

Northwestern University’s motto is "Quaecumque Sunt Vera," which translates to this in English.

"Whatsoever things are true"

100

Which sport did Northwestern University first win a national championship in, in 1936?

Football

100

The capital of Brazil is located in the interior of the country. What is it called?


Brasília

200

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

200

During this holiday, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple, a menorah is lit for eight nights.

Hanukkah

200

The annual spring tradition at Northwestern features this 30-hour charity event, one of the largest of its kind in the country.

Dance Marathon

200

This olympic athlete won a record of 23 gold medals and is one the America's most highly decorated athlete

Michael Phelps

200

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

300

This actor portrayed Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe trilogy starting with Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Tom Holland

300

This Christmas tradition, originating in Germany, involves hiding a specific fruit-shaped ornament on a tree for someone to find

Pickle ornament

300

Northwestern’s undergraduate enrollment is approximately this many students, give or take a few thousand

In 2023 = 8,846

300

which country has hosted the most olympic games

The U.S

300

This is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 7,000 kilometers along the western edge of South America.

The Andes

400

This long-running sketch comedy show, debuting in 1975, launched the careers of comedic legends like Eddie Murphy and Tina Fey.

Saturday Night Live

400

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

400

Which of Northwestern's founders is Evanston named after?

John Evans

400

This legendary Bulls coach led the team to all six of their NBA championships.

Phil Jackson

400

This African country’s capital city is Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia

500

This Marvel superhero film became the first to gross over $2 billion worldwide, released in 2019?

Endgame

500

This ancient Roman festival, celebrated in mid-December, honored Saturn and featured gift-giving, feasting, and a temporary reversal of social roles.

Saturnalia

500

What was the name of the women's college that Northwestern combined with in 1873?

Evanston College for Ladies

500

This country held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

Greece

500

This ancient structure in Greece, which once served as a religious center dedicated to Athena, is located on the Acropolis in Athens.

The Parthenon

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