Ride
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USC
Famous Alumni
Judaism
100

This term refers to a rodeo competition where the rider must stay on an animal for at least 8 seconds.

What is bull-riding?

100

A sleeveless buoyant floatation device

What is a life jacket?

100

This is USC’s official Mascot.

Who is Traverler the Horse?

100

This USC alumnus directed the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy and the Indiana Jones series.

Who is George Lucas

100

Justice Kagan said about her whereabouts on Christmas Day, “Like all Jews I was probably at,” this kind of restaurant.

What is Chinese food?

200

This famous American patriot is best known for his midnight ride to warn of British troops' arrival.

Who is Paul Revere

200

The study of animal life.

What is zoology?

200

This USC library, named after a prominent businessman and philanthropist, is a popular study spot known for its 24/7 access and extensive collection of academic resources.

What is Leavey Library

200

This actress, known for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "Sweet Home Alabama," graduated from USC's School of Dramatic Arts.

Who is Reese Witherspoon

200

This holiday is also known as the festival of the ingathering/festival of booths.

What is Sukkot

300

This British driver, considered one of the greatest in F1 history, has won multiple world championships with Mercedes.

Who is Lewis Hamilton?

300

 In this 1994 film, Tom Hanks plays a character whose life experiences include war, shrimping, and meeting several U.S. Presidents.

What is "Forrest Gump"?

300

This annual football game between USC and UCLA is one of the most storied rivalries in college sports, with the winner taking home this trophy.

What is the Victory Bell?

300

This former USC quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 2002 before playing in the NFL.

Who is Carson Palmer?

300

Many Jewish homes contain a pushke a little box with a slot to drop some coins for tzedakah, meaning this

What is charity?

400

In the Harry Potter series, this magical mode of transportation is used by students to travel to their wizard school.

What is the Hogwart’s Express?

400

This song by the Beatles, written by John Lennon, includes the lyrics "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

What is "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)"? 

400

The Trojan Marching Band played on this  Fleetwood Mac song.

What is Tusk?

400

This multi-talented musician and former member of The Black Eyed Peas graduated from USC with a degree in Communications.

Who is will.i.am?

400

This biblical Judge lost his strength after his hair was cut off.

Who is Samson?

500

This British driver, considered one of the greatest in F1 history, has won multiple world championships with Mercedes.

Who is Lewis Hamilton?

500

This mission, led by NASA, sought to discover more about the conditions that might support life on other planets in our solar system.

What is the Mars Rover mission?

500

USC was founded in this year, making it the oldest private research university in California.

What is 1880?

500

This USC alumnus is the founder of Oracle Corporation and is known for his significant contributions to the software industry.

Who is Larry Ellison?

500

In Jewish folklore, when a sacred word written on paper was placed in the mouth of one of these, the creature would come to life.

Who is gollum?