History
What major global event began on October 29, 1929?
The Great Depression
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
What is the center of an atom called?
Nucleus
What year was UCLA founded?
1919
What treaty ended World War I and laid much of the blame for the war on Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Which artist is famous for his Campbell’s Soup can artwork?
Andy Warhol
What animal has the longest lifespan?
Whales (specifically Bowhead whale)
What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
What building houses the main undergraduate library?
Powell Library
The Peloponnesian War was fought between which two ancient Greek city-states?
Athens and Sparta
What is the medium used in sculptures like Michelangelo’s David?
Marble
Which marine animal is known for its intelligence and problem-solving skills?
Dolphin
What process do plants use to make food from sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What famous alumni co-founded Myspace?
Tom Anderson or "Tom" aka "Myspace Tom"
Which Chinese dynasty is credited with building the majority of the Great Wall?
Ming Dynasty
What museum houses the Starry Night painting?
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York
What mammal is known to lay eggs?
Platypus
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What is the name of the annual UCLA student-run music festival held in Spring Quarter?
Spring Sing
Which U.S. President served two non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland
What is the term for a painting done on wet plaster?
Fresco
What animal can sleep for up to three years?
Snail
What’s the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Which landmark on the UCLA campus is traditionally avoided by students before taking their first final exam?
The inverted fountain