The Ivy League

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1. The Ivy League consists of eight prestigious learning institutions in the northeastern United States: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia and Brown Universities, the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College. Seven of these were established before the American Revolution. Which one was founded last? Brown Princeton Cornell Dartmouth

2. The term "Ivy League" became official in 1954, with the formation of the NCAA Division I athletic conference. What other terms have been used to describe these schools? Ancient Eight Ivies Both of these Neither of these

3. All colleges and universities have a nickname, which primarily refers to the school's athletic programs and teams. What is Harvard's nickname? Bulldogs Tigers Crimson Big Green

4. Which Ivy League school, established in 1754, was originally named King's College, after receiving a Royal Charter by King George II of Great Britain? Princeton Yale Columbia Brown

5. Computers are an integral part of a university student's life. Which Ivy League school made it mandatory for every student to own a personal computer in 1991? Dartmouth Harvard Cornell University of Pennsylvania

6. Every university has special traditions that students hold close to their hearts and look forward to every year. Which of these is a tradition at Brown University? Newman's Day Midnight Organ Recital The Varsity Show Winter Carnival

7. Alma Maters and fight songs give students a sense of identity and unity. They are played at sporting events and other special occasions. Which song has been the anthem of Princeton University since 1859? Roar, Lion, Roar Old Nassau Bright College Years Evening Song

8. In 1980, the United States led a group of countries in boycotting the Summer Olympic Games held in Moscow. As a result, the Olympic Boycott Games were born, beginning on July 16, three days before the official Olympics began. Which Ivy League school played host to these games? University of Pennsylvania Yale Harvard Columbia

9. Some universities have "secret societies". They are not the same as fraternities and are not affiliated with them. They are always shrouded in mystery. Which of these is a secret society at Yale University? Wolf's Head Skull and Bones All of these Scroll and Key

10. Rivalries are a large part of college sports. Tail-gate parties, rallies, fight songs and comraderie. Riveting stuff. Which two Ivy League schools contest the oldest college football rivalry each year, known simply as "The Game"? Harvard and Princeton Columbia and Cornell Princeton and Yale Harvard and Yale