History of the UHSK
What does the UHSK stand for?
Utrechtse Historische Studentenkring
On what date was Utrecht University found?
26th March 1636
What was the name of the last pharao of Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
What colors are in the flag of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC)?
Orange, white and blue
What was the name of the first dog in Space?
Laika
From what organization does the UHSK originate?
Utrechts Studentencorps
Why was the sun chosen as (part of) the logo of the UU?
If was chosen to represent the enlightment
Who was the Greek god of war?
Ares
What is the oldest university in the Netherlands?
Universiteit Leiden
In what year started the Arab Spring?
2010
On what date was the UHSK officially founded?
5th of March 1926
In how many different locations do history students have class? (the Sciencepark counts as one)
six locations: Drift, Janskerkhof, Kromme Nieuwegracht 80, University college, Sciencepark, Israëlslaan
What was the name of the legendary king of the Spartans, who led the 300 into battle?
King Leonidas I
What is older, Oxford or the Aztec Empire?
Who was the leader of the Chinese Nationalists in 1925 (the Kwomintang)?
Chiang Kai-shek
Who were the founders of the UHSK? (naming one is enough for the points)
Johannes Jacobus Beyerman & Taeke Sjoerd Jansma
In 1636 there were four faculties. The first one was the elementary faculty. What were the other three?
Theology, Law and Medicine
What was the currency used in many ancient Greek states?
Drachma
What is the real name of the writer of the book Max Havelaar by Multatuli?
Eduard Douwes Dekker
Name all the American presidents sinds 1961
Kennedy - Johnson - Nixon - Ford - Carter - Reagan - Bush - Clinton - Bush - Obama - Trump - Biden
In what year was the board of the UHSK only containing women?
1943
Although the Dies Natalis of Utrecht University is 26 March 1636, the city of Utrecht already suggested the founding of a university. In what year was this?
1470
What Roman General married Cleopatra?
Marcus Antonius
What is the name of the treaty in which Spain and Portugal established two areas in which they would have a monopoly over discovery, navigation, and trade
The tordesillas treaty
The building 'de inktpot' in Utrecht is the building with the UFO on it. It is also the building with the most bricks used in the Netherlands. How many bricks are used in construction?
22 miljoen