Temple
Who founded Temple University?
Russell H. Conwell
What is the definition of sociology?
The scientific study of human society and social interaction
Name all 4 major professional sports teams in Philadelphia.
Eagles (NFL), Flyers (NHL), Phillies (MLB), 76ers (NBA)
Which Olympian has earned the most medals?
Michael Phelps
Name a TV show that takes place in Philadelphia.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Abbott Elementary, Bel-Air, Boy Meets World, How to Get Away with Murder
Why is our mascot an owl?
Because Temple started out as a night school
What sociologist coined the term "double consciousness?"
W.E.B. Du Bois
Derived from Ancient Greek, what does Philadelphia mean?
(City of) Brotherly Love
What sport was dropped for the 2028 Olympics?
Breaking
Name 3 songs that were released during the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud in 2024.
Kendrick: Like That, euphoria, 6:16 in LA, Meet the Grahams, Not Like Us
Drake: Push Ups, Taylor Made Freestyle, Family Matters, The Heart Part 6
How many credits do you need to graduate?
123 Credits
Name one of the "founders" of sociology.
Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Auguste Comte
Despite its name, what state was Philadelphia Cream Cheese invented in?
New York
What year did the U.S. boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow?
1980
Name the Kardashian/Jenner sisters in descending age order.
Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, Kylie
What campus building was Temple founded in?
What are the main three theoretical perspectives of sociology?
Symbolic Interactionist, Conflict, Functionalist
Ben Franklin moved here in 1723 from what city?
Boston
In what year were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900
Who has the most followers on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo (636 million)
Name all the restaurants at "the wall."
Orient Express, Richie's, Azteca's Mexican Grill, Tai's Vietnamese Food, Hank's, Fame's Pizza, Eddie's Pizza
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, what was the 2021 median pay for sociologists? (give or take $10,000)
$92,910
Philadelphia is home to the oldest continuously operating gay bookstore in the United States, named for what James Baldwin novel about his affair with an Italian bartender in Paris?
Giovanni's Room
When and where were the first modern Olympic games held?
1896 in Athens, Greece
What television show has aired the most seasons?
General Hospital (60)