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A quiz about America's Johns Hopkins University, particularly the university's Homewood campus.

A multiple-choice quiz by omar7812. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
omar7812

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
385,349

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
168

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year was Johns Hopkins University founded? Hint

1865

1876

1934

1884

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what Northeastern city is Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Campus located? Hint

Alexandria, VA

Newark, DE

Baltimore, MD

Princeton, NJ

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the dorms for freshman students at Johns Hopkins University is named AMR I, or "Alumni Memorial Residence I". It was built to honor those who died in which war? Hint

Crimean War

World War II

World War I

Vietnam War

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first academic building erected on the Homewood Campus is named Gilman Hall. For what (or whom) is Gilman Hall named after? Hint

The university's first student

The founder of the university

The city's nickname

The university's first president

5. Every year, Johns Hopkins University hosts a symposium of influencers and world-class speakers in Shriver Hall, the university's concert hall. It is called the _______ Symposium in honor of which former university President? Hint

Daniel Nathans

William R. Brody

Milton S. Eisenhower

Daniel Coit Gilman

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Question 6 of 10

6. True or false: Johns Hopkins' medical school is located on the Homewood Campus.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Remsen Hall, mainly home to the chemistry department, was named after Ira Remsen, whose laboratory invented what kind of sweet substitute? Hint

Aspartame

Saccharin

Stevia

Sucralose

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Question 8 of 10

8. Maryland Hall, built around the same time as Gilman Hall, was the first building on the Homewood Campus devoted to which discipline? Hint

Engineering

Chemistry

Biology

Oceanography

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Question 9 of 10

9. Does the President of Johns Hopkins live on the Homewood campus?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Opened in 2012, the Brody Learning Commons acts as a supplement to what heavily-used study area? Hint

Merrick Barn

Milton S. Eisenhower Library

Peabody Library

Gilman Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year was Johns Hopkins University founded?

Answer: 1876

Both Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins hospital were founded in 1876. In his will, the founder of the University left about $7 million and his original estate as funding and a site for the university.

2. In what Northeastern city is Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Campus located?

Answer: Baltimore, MD

The founder of the university was born and raised in Maryland. The entirety of the University (including the hospital) was in downtown Baltimore before the university's moving to Homewood.

3. One of the dorms for freshman students at Johns Hopkins University is named AMR I, or "Alumni Memorial Residence I". It was built to honor those who died in which war?

Answer: World War I

Although there were many academic buildings at JHU, when the original university was founded there weren't any dormitories, and when the move to Homewood occurred, there was no money to build any. Alumni in the 1920s funded the university's first dormitory in honor of those who died in the war that just ended, WWI.

4. The first academic building erected on the Homewood Campus is named Gilman Hall. For what (or whom) is Gilman Hall named after?

Answer: The university's first president

Most of the buildings on campus are based off of Georgian architecture. Gilman Hall was opened in 1915, to honor Daniel Coit Gilman, the university's first president. Today, the building houses many humanities-related departments (English, Romance Languages, Philosophy, etc.)

Answer: Milton S. Eisenhower

Milton S. Eisenhower was the younger brother of the Army general and President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower. The symposium, named in his honor, has introduced speakers such as Nelson Mandela, Gerald Ford, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Nye, and Maya Angelou.

6. True or false: Johns Hopkins' medical school is located on the Homewood Campus.

Answer: False

Although they are in the same city, the Homewood Campus contains the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. The medical campus is located near downtown Baltimore.

7. Remsen Hall, mainly home to the chemistry department, was named after Ira Remsen, whose laboratory invented what kind of sweet substitute?

Answer: Saccharin

Saccharin is one of the oldest sugar substitutes, having been around for over 95 years. Constantin Fahlberg, working for Ira Remsen, invented saccharin in 1879. However, this led to arguments between him and Remsen, as to who should get credit for the invention.

8. Maryland Hall, built around the same time as Gilman Hall, was the first building on the Homewood Campus devoted to which discipline?

Answer: Engineering

Maryland Hall was named after the Maryland state government, which was responsible for part of the funding for the building. It was initially the headquarters for the Whiting School of Engineering. Today, the building is primarily home to the departments of chemical engineering and materials science and engineering.

9. Does the President of Johns Hopkins live on the Homewood campus?

Answer: Yes

The President of the University lives in the Nichols House, which was initially created as the President's residence. In the 1970s, it was repurposed for a while as a guest home, before regaining its original role in the 1990s.

10. Opened in 2012, the Brody Learning Commons acts as a supplement to what heavily-used study area?

Answer: Milton S. Eisenhower Library

Brody Learning Commons opened in 2012, and allows students access to both the Commons and the M.S.E. Library. While M.S.E. Library is primarily for individual studying, the Brody Learning Commons is primarily for group work and work using modern technology.

Source: Author omar7812

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