Centennial Perspectives

BGSU Trivia was created for the 75th Anniversary of Bowling Green State University in 1985. Similar in play to the popular game, "Trivial Pursuit", questions were organized into six categories-people, sports, places, odds-n-ends, campus life, and history. To mark the Centennial celebration of the University, the Center for Archival Collections will present a quiz each month, featuring two questions from each of the categories.  An interactive version is also available.  Test your knowledge and have fun!

Quiz #21--June 2010

1. The Emmons-Hanna Bill passed in 1929 officially allowed BGSNC to grant 4-year degrees and changed the name of the school to
   • a) Bowling Green State University
   • b) Bowling Green Teachers College
   • c) Bowling Green State College
   • d) Bowling Green Normal College
2. The first honor society on campus was
   • a) Phi Beta Kappa
   • b) Cap and Gown
   • c) Mortar Board
   • d) Book and Motor
3. A plaque in Memorial Hall honoring BGSU students killed in WWII was refurbished and rededicated June 21, 1985 by
   • a) American Legion
   • b) Buckeye Boys State
   • c) Center for Archival Collections
   • d) Technical Support Services
4. One of the original 10 faculty members, he taught science and curated the University museum until his death in 1948.
   • a) Edwin Moseley
   • b) Frank Ogg
   • c) James Overman
   • d) Sam Cooper
5. What do the initials TA stand for?
   • a) Tough "A"
   • b) Team Advisor
   • c) Teacher of Aerobics
   • d) Teaching Assistant
6. What Quadrangle was built on the former site of a city dump?
   • a) Harshman Quadrangle
   • b) Kreischer Quadrangle
   • c) Rodgers Quadrangle
   • d) McDonald Quadrangle
7. Where is the BG News office?
   • a) University Hall
   • b) West Hall
   • c) Student Services Center
   • d) Off-campus
8. The Falcon's Nest (1941) was a social center for students. Where was it located?
   • a) Same location as Bowen-Thompson Student Union
   • b) Parking lot behind Bowen-Thompson Student Union
   • c) Inside the Union Oval
   • d) Next to Oak Grove Cemetery
9. The first college dances were held
   • a) In the Well of University Hall
   • b) In the Falcon's Nest
   • c) In the drill hall of the Armory
   • d) In Williams Hall lounge
10. Which of the following is not a college?
    • a) Business Administration
    • b) Musical Arts
    • c) Education
    • d) Nursing
11. A former BGSU Trustee once owned controlling interest in the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Crusaders, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
    • a) J. Warren Hall
    • b) Nick Mileti
    • c) Mel Maceau
    • d) Paul Brown
12. Which of the following is not a club sport?
    • a) Water polo
    • b) Men's Gymnastics
    • c) Karate
    • d) Wrestling

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