BCHS
The BCHS mascot is a tiger
FALSE. It is a Black Panther
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from Spain
FALSE - it was a gift from France
“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X has the record for the longest #1 song ever on the Billboard Charts
TRUE
Rihanna’s real name is Robyn Fenty
TRUE
Christopher Columbmus discovered America
FALSE - The Tainos and other indigenous people were already there
Which of these was a former name for BCHS?
A. Bushwick Outreach
B. Bushwick Academy
C. Bushwick School for Arts & Science
A. Bushwick Outreach
In which borough was hip hop “invented”?
A. Manhattan
B. Brooklyn
C. The Bronx
C. The Bronx
Which of these artists is NOT from NYC?
A. Pop Smoke
B. Megan Thee Stallion
C. Mos Def
B. Megan Thee Stallion
What is the name of the main character in the show Euphoria?
A. Rue
B. Jules
C. Maddy
A. Rue
Which of these is a simile?
A. “Love is a battlefield”
B. “Long live the rose that grew from the concrete”
C. “Life is like a box of chocolates”
C. “Life is like a box of chocolates”
Which of these staff members has been at BCHS the longest?
A. Tutti
B. Damaris
C. Jackie
D. Gabby
B. Damaris
How many professional basketball teams are there in New York?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3 - Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, New York Liberty
"Please stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to / I know that you're gonna have it your way or nothing at all / but I think you're moving too fast"
What song are these lyrics from?
A. “Cry Me a River” by Lil’ Kim
B. “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child
C. “Chasing” by 3LW
D. “Waterfalls” by TLC
D. “Waterfalls” by TLC
Which of these is not an anime show?
A. Attack on Titan
B. Ouran High School Host Club
C. Jumanji
D. Naruto
C. Jumanji
Which of these is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?
A. Mitochondria
B. Proton
C. RNA
D. Nucleus
A. Mitochondria
What does the BCHS motto “Pa'lante, Siempre Pa'lante” mean?
Forward, Always Forward [or keep going/etc]
Name the 5 boroughs of NYC
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens
Which neighborhood (not borough) is Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) from?
Bedstuy
Who is the oldest Kardashian sister?
Kourtney
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
Why is this a symbol for BCHS? In other words, what do these symbols represent for BCHS/why does the school use them?
[see BCHS symbol image]
It represents the power of a united community, and comes from the Black Power fist, the panther comes from the Black Panthers and represents strength and self-defense [response also up to judge's interpretation]
Describe how you could take the subway from Times Square to Bushwick (include trains and stops)
Judge can check Google Maps to confirm
What is the name of the latest song released by Gunna, Future, & Young Thug?
Hint: 2 words
"Pushin P"
What is the slogan for Taco Bell?
“Live Mas” or “Think outside the bun”
Describe a right given to the people by the First Amendment to the Constitution
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly and petition [protest], or press [news]