OXBRIDGE

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Ksenia Basevich
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "Oxbridge" refer to?
a) The two oldest and most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom
b) A type of bridge found in Oxford and Cambridge
c) An academic competition between Oxford and Cambridge
d) The nickname for the University of Oxford
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CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When was the University of Oxford founded?
a) 1066
b) 1096
c) 1200
d) 1300
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do Oxford and Cambridge handle the admission process through their unique collegiate system?
a) Students apply directly to the university
b) Students apply to a specific college within the university
c) Students are randomly assigned to a college
d) Students can choose any college they prefer after admission
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to the creation of Cambridge University?
a) A dispute with the local townspeople of Oxford
b) A fire that destroyed the original Oxford University
c) A royal decree to establish a second university
d) The merging of two smaller universities in the area
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which famous annual rowing competition takes place between Oxford and Cambridge?
a) The Rowing Challenge
b) The Thames Rivalry
c) The Boat Race
d) The Oxford-Cambridge Regatta
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CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the typical A-Level grade requirements for Oxford applicants in most cases?
a) A*AA at A Level
b) AAA to AAA grades
c) AA, or 40-42 points in the IB
d) 38-40 points in the IB, including core points
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long is the typical length of a degree course at Oxford and Cambridge?
a) One year
b) Two years
c) Three years
d) Four years
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