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100

What date was UNC Chapel Hill founded on?

December 11, 1789

100

What is the only country that shares open borders with the United Kingdom?

Ireland

100

Where are the 2024 Olympics being held? 

Paris

100

In what city was the first capital of the US located?

New York City

200

Where did the nickname, “Tar Heel,” come from?

North Carolina was a leading producer of tar from pine trees for the naval industry. The workers often went barefoot during the hot summer months and accidentally collected tar on their heels. Therefore, calling someone a “tar heel” was to imply that they worked in a lowly trade.

200

Which country has the largest population in the world?

China

200

In what state was the 2024 Super Bowl held? 

Nevada
200

What year did the Revolutionary War end?

1783

300

What was the first dorm residential hall at UNC?

Old East

300

How many countries does Germany share a border with?

Nine

300

How many NCAA national championships has UNC won in men’s basketball? 

Six

300

Who was the first president to live in the White House?

John Adams

400

How many libraries are there at UNC?

12

400

Which African country is home to the most pyramids in the world?

Sudan

400

What is the world’s most-watched sport?

Soccer

400

What was the name of the theater where Lincoln was assassinated?

Ford’s Theatre

500

How many mechanical bells are in the Bell Tower?

14

500

What is the name of the deepest point on Earth?

The Mariana Trench

500

What is the name of the major sports tournament happening this weekend in Georgia? 

The Masters

500

What four presidents were assassinated while in office?

Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and JFK