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University of Alabama Landmarks

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University of Alabama Landmarks game quiz
"The University of Alabama, established in 1831 as Alabama's first public college, is situated on a beautiful campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This quiz will focus on some of the beautiful buildings and landmarks on campus."

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1. One of the most relevant incidents in the establishment of civil rights, particularly those rights which would desegregate institutions of higher learning in the southern US, occurred at the University of Alabama. In 1963, two African American students were admitted to the University against the claim from the Governor that segregation would continue at the school. On which building's steps did this claim take place?
    H.M Comer Hall
    Foster Auditorium
    McClure Education Library
    Alumni Hall


2. The Paul W. Bryant Museum is a tribute to the legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant, the iconic coach of the University of Alabama's football team from 1958 to 1982. Many players are also displayed in the museum, particularly those enshrined in the NFL Football Hall of Fame. Which of these players are not included at the Paul W. Bryant Museum?
    Derrick Thomas
    Fran Tarkenton
    Don Hutson
    Ozzie Newsome


3. Shelby Hall is the Interdisciplinary Science Building at the University of Alabama. This modern structure was completed in 2004. Which US national landmark would Shelby Hall most closely resemble?
    The White House
    Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History
    The Alamo
    The Pentagon


4. The Stallings Center is named for former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings, whose son Johnny was born with Down's Syndrome. There is a program housed at the Stallings Center whose purpose is to interact with young children with developmental problems or physical disabilities. What is the name of this program?
    The RISE Program
    The WELL Program
    The SCORE Program
    The PROOF Program


5. This building seats 15,000 raucous fans during the University of Alabama basketball games. Can you name the home of the basketball team?
    Hawthorne Coliseum
    Sullivan Coliseum
    Baumhower Coliseum
    Coleman Coliseum


6. Little Hall isn't named because of the building's size, but after its namesake. William Gray Little must have done something pretty remarkable to warrant having a building named after him. What was it?
    Founded the first engineering school in the southeast USA.
    Established the first Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program in the US.
    Pioneered medical techniques which would innovate health care.
    Introduced the school to the game of football.


7. This popular landmark at the University of Alabama has the hand and foot prints of every captain of the football team since the 1940s. Can you name this monument?
    Ferguson Student Center
    Round House
    Denny Chimes
    Crimson Promenade


8. This area is the centerpiece of the University of Alabama. Students from every walk of life can be found enjoying the day, relaxing under the trees or doing some last minute cramming for an exam. What is this area affectionately known as?
    The Commons
    The Square
    The Bottoms
    The Quad


9. Students majoring in physics or astronomy more than likely frequent this hall named for a former University of Alabama president? Which hall is it?
    Clark Hall
    Doster Hall
    Tuomey Hall
    Gallalee Hall


10. Sewell-Thomas Stadium is home to the University of Alabama baseball team. The stadium is partly named for Joe Sewell who was a great baseball and football star at Alabama. Joe Sewell went on to a great career in Major League Baseball, being voted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Which teams did Mr. Sewell play with in his 14 season career?
    Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates
    Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees
    Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators
    New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds


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