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Spot the Impasta (No Steals)
Ismaili Ismiley
Mr. Worldwide (Geography)
100

What is the meaning of Bismillah?

In the name of Allah the most Beneficent the most Merciful.

100

Which day of the week is Chai and Chat?

Tuesdays

100

Barbine, Bavette, Bigotti

Bigotti

100

According to Shia tradition, who did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) designate as the "Commander of the Faith" during Ghadir Khumm?

Imam Ali 

100

What country has the most number of timezones

France

200

What is the meaning of, "Du'a Niyat Kher"?

May the good intentions of our prayers be accepted

200

How many games has the WLISA soccer team won?

0, but infinite in spirit

200

Cavatelli, Cavallini, Cappelletti

Cavallini

200

Where was Mawlana Hazar Imam's first visit after his Takht-e-Nashini?

France

200

Which South American country has coastlines on both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?

Colombia

300

What is the meaning of the Salwat (Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa aali Muhammad)?

O Allah, send Your choicest blessings on Prophet Muhammad and his family

300

What was the theme of WLISA's EOT in Fall 2024?

IIFA - Indian International Film Awards

300

Maccheroncini, Mafalde, Matricini

Matricini

300

What term describes the Ismaili emphasis on the esoteric or inner interpretation of religious texts, in contrast to their exoteric or literal meaning? 

Batin 

300

Which country in the world is entirely landlocked by a single other country?

Lesotho (San Marino, Vatican)

400

What is the meaning of the blessing Khanavadan?

"May your House Prosper"

400

Where is our EOT located?

Alumni Hall at United College (UW)

400

Anellini, Agnolotti, Amaretti

Amaretti

400

Where was Mawlana Hasan Ali Shah (SAS) born? 

Iran 

400

Situated in Northern Italy, which city gave its name to a rich meat pasta sauce 

Bologna

500

What is the meaning of the word Nass?

"An explicit statement/designation" meaning the designation by the Imam-of-the-Time of his hereditary successor.

500

What was the first event of Welcome Week this semester?

Meet and Greet Chai Social

500

Stringozzi, Su Filindeu, Scialacelli

Scialacelli

500

Who was the 39th Imam? (20 seconds to guess)

Mowlana Khalīl Allāh IIʿAlī 

500

What country has the highest capital in the world?

La Paz, Bolivia