Rotaract trivia
What is the Rotary motto?
Service Above Self
How many time zones exist globally?
24
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4 (2 atria and 2 ventricles)
Which account has the most followers on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the name of the plaza in the center of Main Mall, known to contain a fountain with letters spelling out “The University of British Columbia”?
The Martha Piper Plaza
What does ”Rotaract” stand for?
Rotaract = Rotary in Action
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Your skin! (up to 2 square meters)
What is the highest grossing musical of all time on Broadway?
Lion King
This UBC tradition involves teams of students competing in a relay race of swimming, biking, and climbing over a large structure in front of the Nest.
Storm the Wall
Name at least 3 of the 7 core Rotary pillars
Promoting Peace / Fighting disease / Providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene /Saving mothers and children / Supporting education / Growing local economies / Protecting the environment
Which continent holds the highest number of countries?
Africa
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, is deficient in individuals with type 1 diabetes
Insulin
What is the name of the coffee shop in the TV-show “Friends“?
Central Perk
Who is our Rotary District liaison?
Ron Suzuki
What are the 4 national languages of Singapore?
English, Malay, Tamil, and Mandarin/Singaporean Mandarin
How many bones are in the human body?
206
this term/phrase is part of Gen Z vocabulary, defined as “A random event, person, incident, or thing that fascinates or intrigues someone to the point that they are frequently thinking about it.”
Roman Empire
How much is UBC increasing student tuition for domestic and international students this year (effective as of May 2025)?
2% for domestic students 🥲
2-5% for international students 🥲
When was Rotary founded?
1905
Name at least 5 of the 7 new Wonders of the World
Great Wall of China / Taj Mahal / Colosseum / Christ the Redeemer / Machu Picchu / Petra / Chichen Itza
State the equation for cellular respiration, the process used to produce ATP energy in humans
major aura points if it’s balanced
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ———> 6 O2 + 6 H2O (+ energy/ATP)
What is the most watched YouTube video of all time?
Baby Shark
Name at least 5 libraries on UBC Campus (NOT counting the names of the buildings, must specifically be the libraries)
Asian Library / David Lam Library / Education Library / Law Library / Music, Art, and Architecture Library / Rare Books and Special Collections / Walter C. Koerner Library / Woodward Library / X̱wi7x̱wa Library