Harvard History Trivia Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with the Ultimate Interactive Quiz!

Hey there, future Harvard Crimson!, Are you ready to for an exciting journey of knowledge and curiosity? Whether you’ve already imagined yourself strolling through Harvard Yard or you’re just beginning to dream big, our “Harvard Hustle” trivia quiz is here to ignite your intellectual fire.

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From the historic founding year to the iconic John Harvard statue, from Nobel laureates to world-changing initiatives, this quiz is designed to challenge and inspire you. So, grab your thinking cap and a dose of Crimson spirit – let’s dive into this fun and motivational challenge that’s tailor-made for aspiring Harvard students!

What is the name of the iconic large statue located in Harvard Yard?
The Thinker
David
The Lion of Harvard
John Harvard Statue

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The official motto of Harvard University is:
Veritas (Truth)
Lux et Veritas (Light and Truth)
Scientia et Religio (Knowledge and Religion)
Sapere Aude (Dare to Know)

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Harvard University is one of the eight Ivy League universities. Which of these is NOT one of the Ivy League schools?
Princeton University
Columbia University
Stanford University
Brown University

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Harvard's football team competes annually against which rival team?
Yale University
Stanford University
University of Michigan
Princeton University

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In what year did Harvard admit women for the first time?
1865
1920
1935
1960

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What year was Harvard University founded?
1620
1636
1701
1750

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Harvard University has produced numerous Nobel laureates. Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the photoelectric effect?
Richard Feynman
Albert Einstein
Enrico Fermi
Niels Bohr

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Which school at Harvard is renowned for its programs in government, public policy, and international affairs?
Harvard Law School
Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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The Harvard Art Museums consist of three museums. Which museum is known for its collection of European, Asian, and American art?
Fogg Museum
Sackler Museum
Busch-Reisinger Museum
Peabody Museum

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Which Harvard graduate became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
Bessie Coleman
Sally Ride
Katherine Johnson

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Which famous American poet graduated from Harvard University and wrote the poem "The Road Not Taken"?
Langston Hughes
Emily Dickinson
Robert Frost
Maya Angelou

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Which U.S. president graduated from Harvard College in 1787?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison

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