NYC
NYC Demographics
Fordham Campus
Fashion
Slang
100
It’s the green heart of NYC, located in the middle of Manhattan, where people go to relax and enjoy nature.
What is Central Park?
100
The most linguistically diverse borough in NYC.
Bonus (+100 points): Approximately how many languages are spoken in this borough.
What is Queens?
Bonus: What is 130-160? (anything between this range is acceptable
100
This building is filled with quiet study spaces and thousands of books. You’d probably go here to find research materials or do homework.
What is the Walsh Library?
100
You're heading out to run errands or grab a coffee. You're wearing jeans, flats, a simple top, and carrying a neutral bag. It’s comfortable and easy to wear, but still stylish. Name the fashion style.
What is casual?
100
When something is easy, people say: “It’s a piece of ___.”
What is cake?
200
Known for its Gothic towers and spectacular views of the skyline and East River, this historic bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is popular with walkers and cyclists.
What is the Brooklyn Bridge?
200
This racial or ethnic group makes up the largest percentage of NYC’s population.
What is Whites?
200
This building has a classic red-brick exterior and is home to many classrooms and faculty offices. You might go here to meet with a professor or attend a lecture.
What is Faculty Memorial Hall?
200
You're dressed in a blazer, collared shirt, sweater, and tie—looking neat and academic for a school event or debate. Your style is classic, smart, and put-together. Name the fashion style.
What is preppy?
200
If something “costs an arm and a leg,” it means it’s very what?
What is expensive?
300
If you want to fly out of NYC, you might go to JFK or this other major airport in Queens.
What is LaGuardia Airport?
300
The mixed-race population is expected to grow by how many times by the year 2060.
Bonus (+100): What is a hyphenated identity? Give one example.
What is 3 times?
Bonus: A hyphenated identity is when a person identifies with more than one culture or background. For example, African-American, Mexican-American, Chinese-German, Irish-Latino, Black-Columbian.
300
You see this tall stone building with the clock tower that’s one of the most famous landmarks on campus. Many events are held here.
What is Dealy Hall?
300
You're wearing layers of bright colors, wild patterns, mixed textures, and unexpected pieces—like scarves, florals, stripes, and patchwork—put together with total creativity and no rules. Name the fashion style.
What is eclectic?
300
If someone is doing extremely well, especially in work or school, you might say: “You’re ___ it!”
What is killing?
400
This famous statue overlooking New York Harbor was a gift from this European country in 1886.
Bonus (+100): The Statue of Liberty represents or is a symbol of this.
What is France?
Bonus: What is freedom, hope, opportunity or a welcome to immigrants?
400
In the 1800, this helped quell tensions between Irish and Italian immigrants
What is intermarriage?
400
This Gothic-style building with a tall tower is often seen in Fordham brochures and movies. It’s one of the university’s most famous landmarks and sits at the center of campus.
What is Keating Hall?
400
You're wearing ripped black jeans, a bold graphic t-shirt, dark sunglasses, and boots. You look confident, cool, and rebellious — perfect for a gritty downtown vibe. Name the fashion style.
What is edgy?
400
When someone suddenly stops communicating or disappears without saying anything, they “___" you.
Bonus (+100): You go on a date with someone, and afterward they ___ you. Give one possible reason why someone might ___ another person.
What is ghost? What is ghosted?
Bonus: What is they weren’t interested / they didn’t want to hurt your feelings / they were talking to someone else / they got nervous or scared of commitment.
500
This island, once the first stop for millions of immigrants, now has a museum honoring their stories.
What is Ellis Island?
500
The percentage of married Asians that have a spouse of a different race/ethnicity
What is 30%?
500
This is approximately how much one year of tuition costs at Fordham University before scholarships or financial aid.
A) $25,000
B) $40,000
C) $60,000
D) $75,000
What is $60,000?
500
You took an old t-shirt from a pile of clothes and turned it into a new bag. You didn’t throw it away — you gave it a new use.
Bonus (+100): This is one reason why repurposing clothing is a good idea.
What is repurpose?
Bonus: What is reduces waste, keeps clothing out of landfills, and gives items a second life instead of buying new ones?
500
This slang word can describe something that’s “hot,” cool-looking, or stylish, even though it might sound dangerous.
(ex: Drake drops a new song and you're talking with your friends about it. You say, "His new song is "___")
Bonus: Name one of Drake's songs.
What is fire🔥?
Bonus:
What is "Hotline Bling"?
What is "God's Plan"?
What is "One Dance"?
What is "Started from the Bottom"?