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Ohio University Trivia Quiz

This is just some fun and interesting facts about Ohio University.

A multiple-choice quiz by msou110. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
msou110

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,513

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
442

Last 3 plays: gogetem (6/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 132 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Ohio University created? Hint

1900

1605

2000

1804

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where is Ohio University located? Hint

Cleveland, Ohio

Athens, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

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Question 3 of 10

3. What program is Ohio University most famous for? Hint

Education

Journalism

Nursing

History

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Question 4 of 10

4. What river is near Ohio University? Hint

Hocking River

Cuyahoga River

Ohio River

Sandusky River

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the football field at Ohio University? Hint

Ohio Field

Victory Field

Hocking Stadium

Peden Stadium

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Ohio University's mascot? Hint

Buckeyes

Zips

Sailors

Bobcats

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first president of Ohio University? Hint

Claude R. Sowle

Roderick J. McDavis

Jacob Lindley

James Irvine

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many acres does Ohio University consist of? Hint

5,000

2,100

1000

1,800

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the colors of Ohio University? Hint

red and black

yellow and purple

green and red

green and white

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many regional campuses does Ohio University have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Ohio University created?

Answer: 1804

Ohio University is recognized as the oldest university in the Northwest Territory.

2. Where is Ohio University located?

Answer: Athens, Ohio

Athens, Ohio is home to Ohio University. The town consists of mostly students from the university. This leaves Athens very empty when the students are on break.

3. What program is Ohio University most famous for?

Answer: Journalism

Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism has graduated some very successful journalists such as Matt Lauer from the Today Show. The school only accepts around 200 students each year. They also put out a newspaper called the Post every week. The Post covers news from around campus and touches on some important news around the globe.

4. What river is near Ohio University?

Answer: Hocking River

The Hocking River flows through parts of the Ohio University campus. The river flows just outside of the football stadium giving fans a great view from their seats.

5. What is the name of the football field at Ohio University?

Answer: Peden Stadium

Peden Stadium was built in 1929. It seats 24,000 people. It was named Peden stadium after the retirement of Ohio's legendary coach Don Peden in 1946.

6. What is Ohio University's mascot?

Answer: Bobcats

Ohio University is home to the Bobcats. The mascot is named Rufus. Rufus is at every football, basketball, volleyball, and field hockey game that Ohio University hosts.

7. Who was the first president of Ohio University?

Answer: Jacob Lindley

Jacob Lindley was the first president of Ohio University. He was the president from 1809 to 1922. Lindley hall, the home of the ROTC offices and classrooms was named after him.

8. How many acres does Ohio University consist of?

Answer: 1,800

The university covers most of the city of Athens. Many people say that if the campus was not there that Athens would not be such a prosperous city.

9. What are the colors of Ohio University?

Answer: green and white

These colors can be found all around campus. The green and white is a great symbol of how much green there is around the beautiful campus.

10. How many regional campuses does Ohio University have?

Answer: 5

They consist of the Eastern campus in St. Clairsville, the Zanesville campus, Lancaster campus, Southern campus in Ironton, and the Chillicothe campus.

Source: Author msou110

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