Sports
University of Waterloo
Pop Culture
Culture
Geography
100

This athlete, nicknamed “Lightning Bolt,” holds the world record in the 100m sprint.

Usain Bolt

100

This Canadian province is home to the University of Waterloo.

Ontario

100

This 2023 film directed by Greta Gerwig featured a bright pink world and became a global pop culture phenomenon

Barbie

100

Sushi is a traditional cuisine that originated in this country.

Japan

100

This city, known as “The Big Apple,” is the most populous city in the United States.

New York

200

Which city will host the summer 2028 Olympics?

Los Angeles

200

What does CPH stand for?

Carl A. Pollock Hall

200

What is the name of the popular dance song released in 2017 by Ayo and Teo?

Rolex  

200

How many stars are on the Chinese flag?

5

200

What country has the most time zones?

France (12)

300

What sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?

Biathlon

300

Who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics

Donna Strickland

300

These short-form video platforms continue to dominate global trends and viral challenges in 2026.

 YouTube shorts, Tik Tok, Instagram reels

300

What are colours on the Polish Flag?

Red and white

300

What is the capital of Bulgaria?

Sophia

400

What is the name of the song Alysa Liu competed with during the free skate that won her the gold medal?

'MacArthur Park Suite' by Donna Summer    

400

When did the university's campus in Dubai close?

2012

400

Who held the record for the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 8?

Kendrick Lamar  

400

In Denmark, why do some people get cinnamon chucked over them?

They turn 25 and are unmarried  

400

Which city is known for Piccadilly Circus, the West End theaters, and the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain.

 London

500

Tennis is known for having ‘the big 3,' but there are 2 other exceptions to make 'the big 5.' Who are they?

Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka

500

How many students were first enrolled into the university when it first opened? (give a range within 25.) 

74

500

What is the highest-grossing movie in North America in 2026?

 Avatar: Fire and Ash  

500

 In which country is the New Year Festival of Songkran, where people throw water to signify cleansing and washing away bad luck?  

Thailand.

500

What are salty lakes under the ocean called?

Brine pools