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100

True or false: All Pan-Pacific Asian communities share one common culture.

FALSE! They represent many different cultures, languages, and experiences. 

100

What company is known for its IPhone, Macbook, and IPad products?

Apple

100

The Summer Olympics are held every how many years?

Four

100

What colour do the Engineers dye themselves?

Purple

100

What famous band is originally from Sweden?

ABBA

200

What is one major benefit of joining Ascend Queen's?

Networking, mentorship, and professional development.

200

What financial statement shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a period of time?

Income statement

200

Who has won more tennis Grand Slam titles, Venus Williams or Serena Williams?

Serena Williams

200

Approximately how many students can Victoria Hall hold?

800-900

200

What animal is Indiana Jones deathly afraid of?

Snakes

300

Which community does ASCEND primarily focus on empowering and supporting through leadership and professional development?

Pan-Pacific Asian professionals and students.

300

What term describes the amount by which total revenue exceeds total costs?

Profit

300

What is the only country to have played in every single soccer World Cup?

Brazil

300

What is the name of our mascot?

Boo Hoo the Bear!

300

Who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2020 alongside Shakira?

Jennifer Lopez

400

Name 4 of Ascend's corporate partners.

Omers, TD, Scotiabank, KPMG, CIBC, RBC, pwc, Microsoft, Deloitte, accenture, BMO, Sun Life, Bell, Air Canada, etc.

400

What term refers to the percentage of a company's total sales revenue that remains after accounting for the cost of goods sold?

Gross profit margin

400

What number sits to the right of the number 20 on a standard dartboard?

One

400

The Queen’s University flag is the same as what country's flag (except for the gold crown)?

Romania

400

What famous couple wore the iconic Canadian tuxedo at the 2001 American Music Awards?

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake

500

What year was Ascend Canada founded?

2012

500

What term describes a company that controls an entire market as the sole supplier of a product or service

Monopoly

500

How many dimples does an average golf ball have?

Between 300-500

500

Grant Hall was transformed into what during World War 1?

An army hospital

500

Which pop star is the godmother of both of Elton John’s sons?

Lady Gaga