McMaster
What is the name of McMaster University's Mascot?
The Marauder.
What does the abbreviation "IPA" stand for in linguistics?
International Phonetic Alphabet
A sequel to this Disney movie released in 2024, featuring Riley and her emotions
Inside Out.
Which anthropologist is known for developing the concept of cultural relativism, arguing that one should understand another culture on its own terms without making judgments based on one's own culture?
Franz Boas
This prof is known for teaching the Medical Anthropology courses at Mac– and is also the Graduate Chair of the department.
Dr. Cal Biruk
What is the name of the McMaster University student association that represents undergraduate students?
The McMaster Student Union (MSU)
What country speaks the most languages?
Papua New Guinea.
2023 Movie “Wonka” featured this star as the title character.
Timothee Chalamet.
Societies acquire food through their respective _________ systems.
Subsistence.
This Prof is well known for his research interests in ancient DNA.
Dr. Hendrik Poinar
What is the name of McMaster's student newspaper?
The Silhouette.
Who created the theory of innate grammar?
Noam Chomsky
The Hunger Games series has a total of 4 books. How many movies have been produced?
Five.
Which two terms (both beginning with e) are used to describe insider/outsider perspectives?
Emic, Etic.
This prof is the undergraduate chair of anthropology.
Dr. Tristan Carter.
In what year was McMaster founded?
1887.
In linguistics, what term refers to the practice of alternating between two or more languages or dialects within a conversation or even a single sentence, often used by multilingual speakers?
Code Switching
What is the title of Prince Harry’s 2023 memoir?
Spare.
Which chain restaurant has its own term in anthropology to describe how it’s become an international icon, influencing societies worldwide?
McDonalds.
The newest prof at Mac for this term is….
Dr. Giles Morrow.
Who was the first Chancellor of McMaster University?
Theodore Harding Rand.
What linguistic phenomenon occurs when two words with different origins develop the same or similar meaning over time?
Convergence
What popular children’s book author wrote Charlotte's web?
E.B.White.
Which anthropologist shared his first name with a big red dog? (first and last name)
Clifford Geertz.
The Anthropology Department has [this number] of Profs who are deemed “full” (not associate, adjunct, contract) professors.
Seven.