General PUC Trivia
PUC Student Organizations
Thanksgiving
Holidays Around the World
Cultures at PUC
100
What is the newest sports team at Purdue University Calumet? A) Tennis B) Cross Country C) Squash D) Archery
B) Cross Country
100
What organization co-sponsored this year’s Fear Fest with IPO?
Purdue University Calumet Cultural Association
100
What day is Thanksgiving always held on?
4th Thursday in November
100
What Jewish holiday marks the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah
100
Long periods of not talking are common in this country, because silence is highly respected. A) England B) China C) Paraguay
B) China
200
What is our chancellor’s name?
Chancellor Thomas Keon
200
What event did the Chinese Student Association (CSA) host in the Fall that showcased history, games, art, and a Kung Fu demonstration?
New Moon Festival (or Moon Festival)
200
Traditionally, what is served as the main course for a Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
200
In what country are pine and bamboo important front door New Year’s decorations? A) China B) Japan C) Australia D) Germany
B) Japan
200
On a worldwide basis, what ranks as the most popular sport? A) Football B) Soccer C) Basketball D) Baseball
B) Soccer
300
What year was the University Village (Phase I) built?
2005
300
Who is the president of the Black Student Union (BSU)?
Rosalyn Jones
300
What was the original name for the pilgrims?
Puritans
300
What holiday takes place after Halloween? A) Día De Los Muertos B) Thanksgiving C) All Saints Day D) Popcorn Day
C) All Saints Day
300
Name the Hindu belief that life’s fortunes are dictated by good or evil deeds in former lives.
Karma
400
What building is NOT part of the Peregrine Path? A) Gyte B) Anderson C) Porter D) Gyte Annex
C) Porter
400
What organization promotes games and fun?
Purdue University Gamers Guild (PUGG)
400
T/F: Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the United States.
False; (Canada, too)
400
In which country is “Children’s Day” Celebrated on October 12? A) North Korea B) Turkey C) Indonesia D) Brazil
D) Brazil
400
How do you say “Hi!” in Russian?
Privet
500
Where can you go to learn more about study abroad or international events on campus?
International Programs Office (CLO 176)
500
Which multi-cultural student organization’s acronym is “MSA”?
Muslim Student Association
500
What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as custom?
Wishbone
500
In the Netherlands, who is commonly known as Sinterklaas?
Santa Claus
500
The "Euro” is the currency used in which country? A) England B) United States C) Greece D) China
C) Greece
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