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Maryland College Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Fun quiz to test your knowledge of Collegiate nicknames in the state of Maryland.

A multiple-choice quiz by ArsenalGunner. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ArsenalGunner

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,237

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
850

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of McDaniel College? Hint

Green Wave

Green Terror

Green Machine

Big Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. University of Maryland, Baltimore County's mascot is what? Hint

Terrapins

Orioles

Crabs

Retrievers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johns Hopkins University's sports teams are nicknamed the Blue Hens.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. St. Mary's College of Maryland's teams are known as the what? Hint

Herons

Sea Gulls

Seahawks

Ospreys

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Question 5 of 10

5. Coppin State University's mascot is which predatory bird? Hint

Seahawks

Hawks

Eagles

Ravens

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which dog nickname belongs to Loyola College of Maryland? Hint

Greyhounds

Bulldogs

Retrievers

Great Danes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Washington College in Chestertown is known by what nickname? Hint

Crabbers

Shoremen

Generals

Majors

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Question 8 of 10

8. Morgan State University is known as the what? Hint

Bruins

Hornets

Bison

Bears

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Question 9 of 10

9. University of Maryland, Eastern Shore is know as the Hawks?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Goucher College is home of which animal mascot? Hint

Bulldogs

Gophers

Thoroughbreds

Wildcats

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of McDaniel College?

Answer: Green Terror

William McDaniel College, located in Westminister, is also the home of Baltimore Ravens training camp.

2. University of Maryland, Baltimore County's mascot is what?

Answer: Retrievers

UMBC is located in Catonsville, MD and is in the America East Conference.

3. Johns Hopkins University's sports teams are nicknamed the Blue Hens.

Answer: False

JHU's teams are known as the Blue Jays. The name Blue Hens belongs to the University of Delaware.

4. St. Mary's College of Maryland's teams are known as the what?

Answer: Seahawks

St, Mary's is located in St. Mary's City, MD and is home to one of the country's top sailing teams.

5. Coppin State University's mascot is which predatory bird?

Answer: Eagles

Another Baltimore school, Coppin State's men's basketball team were the first MEAC team to have more than one win in the NCAA basketball tournament.

6. Which dog nickname belongs to Loyola College of Maryland?

Answer: Greyhounds

Loyola is home to one of the top NCAA lacrosse programs.

7. Washington College in Chestertown is known by what nickname?

Answer: Shoremen

Washington's men's basketball team was the first Maryland college to reach the men's final four in any division when it achieved the feat by reaching the Division III event in the 1989-90 season.

8. Morgan State University is known as the what?

Answer: Bears

The Baltimore school is the only HBCU to ever compete in men's lacrosse on the varsity level.

9. University of Maryland, Eastern Shore is know as the Hawks?

Answer: True

Although it no longer has a football team, UMES (formerly Maryland State) is the alma mater of NFL Hall of Famer Art Shell.

10. Goucher College is home of which animal mascot?

Answer: Gophers

Goucher plays in Division III's, Landmark Conference.

Source: Author ArsenalGunner

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