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100

The school’s official mascot is the [BLANK], inspired by the university’s original name, San Diego Normal School.

Aztec Warrior

100

This Mexican dish features a folded tortilla filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.

Taco 

100

This country was formerly known as Persia.

Iran

100

This is the most widely spoken language across the most countries.

English

100

This is the fastest way to identify yourself as an American abroad.

Talking loudly in public

200

The [BLANK] hosts not only basketball games but also major concerts and events.

Viejas Arena

200

Sushi originally began as a method of preserving fish in fermented rice in this country.

Japan

200

This country has the largest population in the world.

China

200

This language has the most native speakers worldwide.

Mandarin Chinese

200

Wearing this accessory makes pickpockets say “easy target.”

Backpack worn on your back

300

SDSU athletics teams compete in this division

NCAA Division I

300

This Middle Eastern dip is traditionally made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.

Hummus

300

This country is both a continent and a nation.

Australia

300

This language is considered the closest living language to Latin.

Italian

300

This should be checked before booking international travel to avoid entry issues.

Visa requirements

400

SDSU was founded in [YEAR?], making it one of the oldest universities in San Diego County

1897

400

This Vietnamese noodle soup is typically served with beef or chicken and fresh herbs.

Pho

400

This country has no rivers and is mostly desert.

Saudia Arabia

400

This language has a unique alphabet of only 24 letters and no silent letters.

Greek

400

This type of currency exchange usually offers the worst rates.

Airport exchange counters

500

Which building appears on SDSU’s official seal and is considered the symbolic entrance to campus?

Hepner Hall

500

Paella, a rice dish cooked with saffron and seafood or meat, originated in this country.

Spain

500

This country has the most islands in the world.

Sweden

500

This language is written from right to left and uses a script related to Hebrew. 

Arabic


500

This should be purchased to cover medical emergencies abroad.

Travel Insurance