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Everything Kansas University Trivia Quiz

Think you know everything KU? Well, here's your chance to prove it. This includes everything from the history of the University of Kansas to various sports trivia.

A multiple-choice quiz by RockChalk. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
RockChalk

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
158,691

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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724

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where is the main campus of Kansas University located? Hint

Lawrence

Wichita

Manhatten

Kansas City

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the mascot of Kansas University? Hint

Wildcats

Cornhuskers

Tigers

Jayhawk

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Question 3 of 15

3. A sample of this gas was analyzed on the basement of Bailey Hall in 1905 making it the first time it was detected on earth. Hint

Neon

Helium

Dihydrogen oxide

Nitrogen

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Question 4 of 15

4. Pluto was discovered by which amateur astronomer, who later studied at Kansas University? Hint

Robert Dole

Joe Engle

Dean Smith

Clyde Tombaugh

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Question 5 of 15

5. Lawrence has been under martial law.

True

False

6. Kansas University is known for being in a pretty liberal town. During what conflict were there protests that resulted in the burning of Strong Hall (the administration buidling) and the Kansas Student Union? Hint

World War Two

Korean Conflict

Vietnam War

Operation Desert Storm

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the last line to this song, Kansas University's Alma Mater?
"Far above the Golden Valley
Glorious to View
Stands our noble alma mater
Towering Towards the Blue

Lift the Chorus ever onward
Crimson and the Blue!

Hail to thee our Alma mater... Hint

To you we sing our praise

Hail to Old KU

Tis you we learn from

Hail to the Hawks

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Question 8 of 15

8. During the days of Basketball coach Phog Allen Budig Hall was used as the basketball court. What was it then called? Hint

Hoch Auditorium

Allen Field House

Naismith Court

It was still called Budig

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Question 9 of 15

9. Speaking of basketball, who was the basketball coach in 2003-2004? Hint

Roy Williams

Bill Self

Dean Smith

Larry Brown

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Question 10 of 15

10. All I gotta say: "Beware of the __________." Hint

Fog

Jayhawks

'Hawks

Phog

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Question 11 of 15

11. The Jayhawks have made several basketball Final Four appearances. When was their last championship title prior to the 2003 appearance? Hint

2002

1990

1988

2000

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 2003 Kansas University football went to their first bowl game in several years. When was their last bowl game on the mainland prior to this appearance? Hint

1995

1981

1992

2002

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Question 13 of 15

13. The new Dole Center includes two memorials. One is for World War II. What is the second? Hint

Vietnam War

September 11

General memorial for all Jayhawks overseas

Prostate Cancer victims

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Question 14 of 15

14. At what Olympics did the crowd chant, "Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk, KU"? Hint

1940 Tokyo

1920 Antwerp

2002 Salt Lake city

1960 Rome

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Question 15 of 15

15. Legend has it that if you walk through this building before your graduation day, you'll never graduate. Hint

Strong Hall

There is no such legend.

Memorial Stadium

Campanile

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is the main campus of Kansas University located?

Answer: Lawrence

Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, and while KU does have campuses in Wichita and Kansas City, they are not the main campus.

2. What is the mascot of Kansas University?

Answer: Jayhawk

While the current day Jayhawk is a mythical bird, it's name actually referred to Kansan Kansas-Missouri border ruffians during the Civil War. Did you answer Wildcats? Sorry! That's K-State while the Tigers are our counterparts in the border war. Cornhuskers belong to our neighbor to the north, Nebraska.

3. A sample of this gas was analyzed on the basement of Bailey Hall in 1905 making it the first time it was detected on earth.

Answer: Helium

The existance of Helium in the sun was first deteced in 1868 and confirmed in 1895 by William Ramsey. But it wasn't until a sample of a non-flamable gas was brought to assistant professor David McFarland from a Dextor, Kansas well that it was known to be on earth. As for Dihydrogen oxide, the gaseous version of this compound is commonly known as steam.

4. Pluto was discovered by which amateur astronomer, who later studied at Kansas University?

Answer: Clyde Tombaugh

Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.

5. Lawrence has been under martial law.

Answer: True

During the Vietnam war, martial law was instated in Lawrence, including a curfew!

Answer: Vietnam War

Both students and non-students participated in these riots. At one point, the chancellor asked the faculty to remain in their buildings overnight to help protect them from further damage.

7. What is the last line to this song, Kansas University's Alma Mater? "Far above the Golden Valley Glorious to View Stands our noble alma mater Towering Towards the Blue Lift the Chorus ever onward Crimson and the Blue! Hail to thee our Alma mater...

Answer: Hail to Old KU

This alma mater was written in 1891 and is usually followed by the rock chalk chant.

8. During the days of Basketball coach Phog Allen Budig Hall was used as the basketball court. What was it then called?

Answer: Hoch Auditorium

It was called Hoch Auditorium after Kansas Governor Edward W. Hoch. However, the building was struck by lightening and caught on fire in 1991. It didn't get rebuilt until 1997 when it was dedicated as Budig Hall. Some of the original building was used, such as the limestone front.

9. Speaking of basketball, who was the basketball coach in 2003-2004?

Answer: Bill Self

Roy Williams coached from 1988 when Larry Brown left until he went back to University of North Carolina after the 2002-2003 season.

10. All I gotta say: "Beware of the __________."

Answer: Phog

A famous saying in the Field House, after legendary coach Phog Allen who coached for 39 years.

11. The Jayhawks have made several basketball Final Four appearances. When was their last championship title prior to the 2003 appearance?

Answer: 1988

Under the direction of Larry Brown, the 'Hawks defeated Duke 66 to 59 in front of over 16,000 fans.

12. In 2003 Kansas University football went to their first bowl game in several years. When was their last bowl game on the mainland prior to this appearance?

Answer: 1981

The Jayhawks attended and won both the 1995 and 1992 Aloha Bowls. Their last bowl on the mainland, however, was the Bluebonnet Bowl in 1981.

13. The new Dole Center includes two memorials. One is for World War II. What is the second?

Answer: September 11

Two steel beams from the World Trade Center stand in tribute.

14. At what Olympics did the crowd chant, "Rock, Chalk, Jayhawk, KU"?

Answer: 1920 Antwerp

At the 1920s Olympics in Antwerp, King Albert I of Belgium wanted to hear an example of an American college chant, and KU's is the one that the crowd performed for him.

15. Legend has it that if you walk through this building before your graduation day, you'll never graduate.

Answer: Campanile

The Campanile, built to remember Jayhawks lost in war, is the last building graduates pass through before they are handed their degrees.

Source: Author RockChalk

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