History
What event is commonly believed to have sparked World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Who is often referred to as the “Queen of Pop”?
Madonna
During which inning is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame traditionally sung?
The 7th inning
Name as many buildings on campus as you can (10pts per building)
Armory, Sycamore House, Edgecliff, Schmidt, Hinkle, Albers, Logan, Lindner, Gallagher, Brockman, University Apartments, Buenger, Bellarmine Parish Center, Bellarmine Chapel, Kuhlman, Husman, Justice, Hoff Dining Commons, Cintas Mail Center, Commons Apartments, Smith, CLC, Schott Hall, McDonald Memorial Library, Musketeer Mezzanine, Hailstones
What is the name of the disease that ravaged and killed a third of Europe’s population in the 14th century?
The Bubonic Plague
How many languages can Shakira speak fluently (50 points for each correct language)
Five (Portuguese, Italian, English, Spanish, and Arabic)
What team owns the longest winning streak in NBA History?
Los Angeles Lakers
What were the three most popular majors for 2022 graduates?
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, Finance
What is the name of the first human civilization?
Mesopotamia
“Dream On” is one of the signature songs of which rock band?
Aerosmith
Which female tennis player famously beat the former men's champion Bobby Riggs in what is known as the Battle of the Sexes?
Billie Jean King
Name 10 sports Xavier University competes in (male and female)
Men's Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field
Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
In the 5,000 years of human history, what is the one disease that has been completely eradicated?
Smallpox
Illmatic is the debut album of this rap artist
Nas
Who was the first British player to win league titles in four countries?
David Beckham
Name all 6 values of Xavier University
Reflection, Discernment, Solidarity and Kinship, Service Rooted in Justice and Love, Cura Personalis, and Magis
What Was the Largest Contiguous Empire in History?
The Mongol Empire
How many Grammys does Beyoncé have? (Closest gets points)
32 awards (88 nominations)
The US women's national soccer team won both the 2015 and 2019 World Cups, which country prevented a threepeat in 2023?
Sweden
What is the name of the Xavier University president before President Hanycz?
Michael J. Graham, S.J. (Fr. Graham)