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100

What are WMU’s signature colors?

Brown and Gold

100

Which country borders Michigan to the north?

Canada

100

Which country has the highest population in the world?

India

100

What is the name of the massive, ancient library in Egypt that was burned, destroying centuries of knowledge?

The Library of Alexandria

100

What is the name of the popular Korean drama series where adults compete in children’s games for a chance to earn 45.6 billion won?

Squid Game

200

When was WMU founded?

1903

200

How many Great Lakes does Michigan border?

4

200

What is the biggest ocean called?

The Pacific Ocean

200

La Tomatina is a festival where people gather in the street and throw tomatoes at each other. It claims the title of the world’s biggest food fight. Which country hosts La Tomatina?

Spain

200

Which city in the United States is known as the heart of the entertainment industry, with thousands of celebrities living there?

Los Angeles, California (Hollywood)

300

What is the name of WMU’s mascot?

Buster Bronco

300

 What famous Michigan sports team is having an unusually good season?

The Detroit Lions

300

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

300

What is the name of the Hindu celebration known as “the festival of colors”?

Holi

300

In which country did the salsa dance originate?

Cuba

400

What is the name of the small body of water located behind the Valley Dining Center?

Goldsworth Valley Pond

400

What body part do Michiganders use to show what city they are from?

Their hand

400

What is the longest river in the world?

The Nile River
400

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Which country is it in?

Indonesia

400

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a famous F-1 event held in which country?

The United Arab Emirates

500

According to legend, what happens if you step on the W inscribed on the ground outside of the Waldo Library?

You will fail your exams!

500

In which Michigan city are cars banned?

Mackinac Island

500

What is the largest desert in the world?

Antarctica

500

In the United States, Groundhog Day is a strange occasion where a groundhog is said to predict whether winter will continue or spring is coming soon based on his shadow. In which month is Groundhog Day celebrated?

February

500

What is the name of the prestigious international film festival held in France?

The Cannes Film Festival