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The University of Toronto was established by royal charter in 1827 under the name University of York.
Answer: False
The University of Toronto was established by royal charter in 1827 under the name King's College, not University of York.
King's College transitioned to its current name, the University of Toronto, and became a secular institution in 1850.
Answer: True
The transition from King's College to the University of Toronto, accompanied by its secularization, officially occurred in 1850.
John Graves Simcoe advocated for establishing a colonial college to prevent the spread of French republicanism.
Answer: True
John Graves Simcoe, as the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, advocated for a colonial college, partly to counter the influence of republican ideals from the United States.
King's College, under John Strachan, was established as a secular institution from its inception.
Answer: False
King's College, under John Strachan's presidency, was closely aligned with the Church of England and was not established as a secular institution.
The University Rifle Corps was formed to defend against potential threats during the American Civil War and later participated in resisting the Fenian raids.
Answer: True
The University Rifle Corps was established in response to potential threats during the American Civil War and subsequently participated in resisting the Fenian raids.
Women were first admitted to the University of Toronto in the early 20th century, around 1910.
Answer: False
Women were first admitted to the University of Toronto in 1884, significantly earlier than the early 20th century.
A fire in 1890 destroyed University College, necessitating its complete demolition and rebuilding over a decade.
Answer: False
While a fire in 1890 damaged University College and its library, the building was restored and its library replenished within two years, not demolished and rebuilt over a decade.
What was the original name given to the University of Toronto upon its founding by royal charter in 1827?
Answer: King's College
Upon its establishment by royal charter in 1827, the institution was named King's College.
In what year did King's College officially become the University of Toronto and transition to a secular institution?
Answer: 1850
King's College officially transitioned to the University of Toronto and adopted a secular status in 1850.
Who was John Graves Simcoe and what was his role concerning the university's founding?
Answer: He was the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada and advocated for establishing a colonial college.
John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, was an early proponent for the establishment of a colonial college.
What characterized King's College under the presidency of John Strachan?
Answer: It was closely aligned with the Church of England and faced opposition due to its religious nature.
Under John Strachan, King's College was closely affiliated with the Church of England, which generated opposition from those advocating for secularization.
When were women first admitted to the University of Toronto?
Answer: 1884
Women were first admitted to study at the University of Toronto in the year 1884.
What major event occurred at University College in 1890, and how did the university respond?
Answer: A fire gutted the interior and destroyed library volumes; the university restored the building and library within two years.
A fire in 1890 significantly damaged University College and its library, but the university undertook restoration efforts that were completed within two years.
What historical context led to the secularization of King's College in 1849?
Answer: Opposition from reformist politicians concerned about Church of England control.
Reformist political movements opposed the Church of England's dominance over King's College, leading to its secularization in 1849.
The University of Toronto comprises four main campuses, including the downtown St. George campus, Mississauga, and Scarborough.
Answer: False
The University of Toronto operates across three main campuses: the St. George campus, the Mississauga campus, and the Scarborough campus.
The St. George campus operates as a collegiate university with 11 colleges, each having significant financial autonomy.
Answer: True
The St. George campus is structured as a collegiate university, comprising 11 distinct colleges, each possessing considerable autonomy.
Hart House was built to serve primarily as an administrative building for the university's central offices.
Answer: False
Hart House was constructed to foster a communitarian student culture through social, cultural, and recreational activities, rather than primarily serving as an administrative building.
The University of Toronto Libraries system ranks as the largest academic library in North America.
Answer: False
The University of Toronto Libraries system is the third-largest academic library in North America, following Harvard and Yale.
Robarts Library, an example of Brutalist architecture, primarily houses the university's science and engineering collections.
Answer: False
Robarts Library, a notable example of Brutalist architecture, primarily houses the university's collections for the humanities and social sciences.
The St. George campus features a mix of architectural styles, including Gothic Revival and Brutalist.
Answer: True
The architectural landscape of the St. George campus is diverse, incorporating styles such as Gothic Revival and Brutalist alongside others.
Hart House, opened in 1919, served as a model for student centres at other North American universities.
Answer: True
Hart House, established in 1919, is recognized as an influential precedent for the development of student centres at numerous other North American universities.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main campuses of the University of Toronto?
Answer: Downtown Toronto campus
The three main campuses are St. George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. 'Downtown Toronto campus' is not a distinct third campus name.
How is the St. George campus structured?
Answer: As a collegiate university with 11 autonomous colleges.
The St. George campus operates as a collegiate university, comprising 11 colleges that function with significant autonomy.
What was the primary purpose of Hart House, the student centre initiated by Vincent Massey?
Answer: To foster a communitarian student culture through social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Hart House was conceived to cultivate a communitarian student culture by offering diverse social, cultural, and recreational facilities.
How does the University of Toronto Libraries system rank in North America in terms of the number of volumes held?
Answer: Third, following Harvard and Yale.
The University of Toronto Libraries system ranks as the third-largest academic library in North America based on the volume of materials held.
What architectural style is Robarts Library, completed in 1972, a significant example of?
Answer: Brutalist
Robarts Library, completed in 1972, is recognized as a significant example of Brutalist architecture.
What is the significance of Hart House in the context of North American university facilities?
Answer: It served as an early model for student centres at other universities.
Hart House is considered an influential early model for student centres across North American universities.
Which college at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Medieval Studies?
Answer: St. Michael's College
St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Medieval Studies.
Which college at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Gender Studies?
Answer: New College
New College at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Gender Studies.
What is the approximate size of the St. George campus in hectares?
Answer: Approximately 55.8 hectares (138 acres)
The St. George campus covers an area of approximately 55.8 hectares (138 acres).
Which college at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Renaissance Studies?
Answer: Victoria College
Victoria College at the University of Toronto is associated with programs in Renaissance Studies.
Advancements in stem cell research and the development of the first artificial cardiac pacemaker are among the breakthroughs credited to the University of Toronto.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto is indeed credited with significant contributions, including advancements in stem cell research and the development of the first artificial cardiac pacemaker.
North American gridiron football originated from a game played at the University of Toronto in November 1861.
Answer: True
The first documented game of North American gridiron football took place at the University of Toronto's University College in November 1861.
The David Dunlap Observatory, established in 1935, was instrumental in discovering new moons of Uranus and dwarf galaxies in Andromeda.
Answer: True
The David Dunlap Observatory, operational since 1935, played a role in astronomical discoveries, including Uranian moons and dwarf galaxies in the Andromeda galaxy.
The discovery of insulin at the University of Toronto by Banting and Best occurred in 1931.
Answer: False
The landmark discovery of insulin by Banting and Best at the University of Toronto occurred in 1921, not 1931.
The University of Toronto is recognized for identifying pancreatic stem cells and the cancer stem cell.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto has made significant contributions to stem cell research, including the identification of pancreatic stem cells and the cancer stem cell.
AlexNet, a pivotal development in deep learning for visual recognition, was created at Stanford University, not the University of Toronto.
Answer: False
AlexNet, a significant advancement in deep learning, was developed at the University of Toronto, not Stanford University.
During World War II, the University of Toronto developed the G-suit, which was later adopted for use by astronauts.
Answer: True
The G-suit, developed at the University of Toronto during World War II to aid fighter pilots, subsequently found application in astronaut gear.
The discovery of the stem cell at the University of Toronto in 1963 was a minor event with limited impact on medical research.
Answer: False
The discovery of the stem cell at the University of Toronto in 1963 was a pivotal event that laid the groundwork for extensive medical research and procedures, including bone marrow transplantation.
The University of Toronto is a major research hub supporting a significant concentration of biotechnology firms.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto serves as a key research center, fostering a substantial cluster of biotechnology firms in its vicinity.
The Lawson Climate Institute, announced in August 2025, focuses exclusively on renewable energy research.
Answer: False
The Lawson Climate Institute aims to foster interdisciplinary research and policy development on climate change broadly, not exclusively on renewable energy.
The University of Toronto pioneered multi-touch technology, now used in various devices from handhelds to collaboration walls.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto is recognized for its pioneering work in multi-touch technology, which has broad applications in modern electronic devices.
The theory of NP-completeness was developed at MIT, not the University of Toronto.
Answer: False
The theory of NP-completeness was developed at the University of Toronto, not MIT.
Which of the following is a significant scientific or technological breakthrough attributed to the University of Toronto?
Answer: The development of deep learning technology
The University of Toronto is credited with significant contributions to deep learning technology, including the development of AlexNet.
The first documented game of North American gridiron football was played at which institution?
Answer: University of Toronto
The first documented game of North American gridiron football occurred at the University of Toronto in 1861.
The discovery of which life-saving substance at the University of Toronto by Banting and Best is considered a landmark medical event?
Answer: Insulin
The discovery of insulin by Banting and Best at the University of Toronto is regarded as a seminal event in medical history.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a significant biological breakthrough originating from the University of Toronto?
Answer: Development of the first mRNA vaccine
While the University of Toronto is credited with discoveries like the stem cell and cancer stem cell, the development of the first mRNA vaccine is not listed among its significant biological breakthroughs in the provided source material.
The University of Toronto is recognized for developing AlexNet, a key application in which field?
Answer: Artificial Intelligence (Deep Learning)
AlexNet, developed at the University of Toronto, is a significant application within the field of Artificial Intelligence, specifically deep learning.
The discovery of the stem cell at the University of Toronto in 1963 laid the foundation for which medical procedure?
Answer: Bone marrow transplantation
The discovery of the stem cell at the University of Toronto in 1963 was foundational for the development of bone marrow transplantation.
The University of Toronto is recognized for pioneering which user interface technology?
Answer: Multi-touch technology
The University of Toronto pioneered multi-touch technology, which has become integral to many modern electronic devices.
Which of the following is a significant scientific contribution credited to the University of Toronto?
Answer: Development of the first artificial cardiac pacemaker
The University of Toronto is credited with the development of the first artificial cardiac pacemaker.
The University of Toronto is recognized as a primary research presence supporting one of the world's largest concentrations of which type of firms?
Answer: Biotechnology firms
The University of Toronto is a significant research hub that supports one of the world's largest concentrations of biotechnology firms.
The University of Toronto leads all Canadian universities in terms of annual scientific research funding and endowment size.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto holds the leading position among Canadian universities for both annual scientific research funding and the size of its financial endowment.
In 2020, the University of Toronto received a $250 million donation from the Government of Canada, the largest research grant in its history.
Answer: False
The largest philanthropic gift received by the University of Toronto was $250 million from James and Louise Temerty in 2020. The largest research grant mentioned was $200 million from the Government of Canada in 2023.
The University of Toronto has affiliations with over 100 Nobel laureates and 100 Rhodes Scholars as of 2024.
Answer: False
As of 2024, the University of Toronto is affiliated with 13 Nobel laureates and 100 Rhodes Scholars, not over 100 Nobel laureates.
The University of Toronto ranked 18th globally in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Answer: True
In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Toronto achieved the 18th position globally.
The University of Toronto was ranked 11th worldwide for graduate employability by Times Higher Education in 2022.
Answer: True
According to Times Higher Education's 2022 global employability ranking, the University of Toronto was ranked 11th worldwide.
According to the 2026 QS World University Rankings, the University of Toronto is ranked 29th globally and second in Canada.
Answer: True
The 2026 QS World University Rankings place the University of Toronto at 29th globally and second within Canada.
The University of Toronto ranked 17th globally in the 2024-25 U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking.
Answer: True
In the 2024-25 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking, the University of Toronto was positioned 17th worldwide.
Maclean's magazine ranked the University of Toronto first in its 2022-2023 Medical Doctoral university category.
Answer: False
Maclean's magazine ranked the University of Toronto second in its 2022-2023 Medical Doctoral university category.
The University of Toronto is ranked first in Canada for sustainability according to the QS World University Rankings as of 2024.
Answer: True
As of 2024, the QS World University Rankings identify the University of Toronto as the most sustainable university in Canada.
What distinction does the University of Toronto hold among Canadian universities regarding research funding and endowment?
Answer: It leads all Canadian universities in both annual scientific research funding and financial endowment.
The University of Toronto leads all Canadian universities in both annual scientific research funding and the size of its financial endowment.
What was the largest philanthropic gift received by the University of Toronto in recent history, and who made it?
Answer: $250 million from James and Louise Temerty
The largest philanthropic gift in Canadian history, $250 million, was received by the University of Toronto from James and Louise Temerty in 2020.
As of 2024, how many Nobel laureates have been affiliated with the University of Toronto?
Answer: 13
As of 2024, the University of Toronto has been affiliated with 13 Nobel laureates.
In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Toronto was placed 18th globally and ranked first in which country?
Answer: Canada
In the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the University of Toronto was ranked 18th globally and first in Canada.
Which ranking system named the University of Toronto the most sustainable university in the world as of 2024?
Answer: QS World University Rankings
As of 2024, the QS World University Rankings has recognized the University of Toronto as the world's most sustainable university.
What is the University of Toronto's ranking in the 2022 QS World University Rankings for employability?
Answer: 21st globally
In the 2022 QS World University Rankings for employability, the University of Toronto was ranked 21st globally.
The University of Toronto's membership in which consortium highlights its status as a leading North American research university?
Answer: Association of American Universities (AAU)
Membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of leading research universities in North America, underscores the University of Toronto's prominent research standing.
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, established in 1887, helped shift legal education away from the apprenticeship model by emphasizing liberal arts.
Answer: True
Established in 1887, the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto played a role in moving legal education beyond apprenticeship by focusing on liberal arts and legal theory.
The Faculty of Medicine was renamed the Temerty Faculty of Medicine following a significant donation from the Temerty family.
Answer: True
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto was renamed the Temerty Faculty of Medicine in recognition of a substantial donation from the Temerty family.
The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto oversees most courses for the college system on the St. George campus.
Answer: True
The Faculty of Arts and Science is responsible for administering the majority of courses within the college system on the St. George campus.
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Law is noted for shifting legal education away from apprenticeship towards what emphasis?
Answer: Liberal arts and legal theory
The Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto emphasized liberal arts and legal theory, contributing to a shift away from the traditional apprenticeship model of legal education.
What is the nickname for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto?
Answer: Skule
The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto is colloquially known by the nickname 'Skule'.
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Information houses the McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology, continuing the legacy of which academic school of thought?
Answer: The Toronto School of Communication Theory
The McLuhan Program in Culture and Technology at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information continues the legacy of the Toronto School of Communication Theory.
The 'Toronto School' refers to a group of scholars at the university known for their work in astrophysics and cosmology.
Answer: False
The 'Toronto School' is recognized for its contributions to communication theory and literary criticism, not astrophysics or cosmology.
The nickname 'Varsity Blues' for the University of Toronto's athletic teams was consistently used from the university's inception.
Answer: False
The nickname 'Varsity Blues' was not consistently applied from the university's inception; it gained prominence later, particularly in the 1930s.
The University of Toronto is recognized as the birthplace of the 'Toronto School' of communication theory, associated with Marshall McLuhan.
Answer: True
The University of Toronto is indeed recognized as the origin of the influential 'Toronto School' of communication theory, with Marshall McLuhan being a prominent figure.
The University of Toronto's alumni-founded companies contribute approximately 10% of Canada's GDP.
Answer: False
According to a 2021 survey, companies founded by University of Toronto alumni contribute approximately one-quarter (25%) of Canada's GDP, not 10%.
The 'Toronto School' is an influential movement associated with which academic fields at the University of Toronto?
Answer: Literary Criticism and Communication Theory
The 'Toronto School' is primarily associated with influential work in literary criticism and communication theory.
Which key figures are associated with the 'Toronto School' of communication theory originating from the university?
Answer: Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan
Harold Innis and Marshall McLuhan are key figures associated with the influential 'Toronto School' of communication theory.
Companies founded by University of Toronto alumni generate what proportion of Canada's GDP, according to a 2021 survey?
Answer: Approximately one-quarter (25%)
A 2021 survey indicated that companies founded by University of Toronto alumni contribute approximately one-quarter of Canada's GDP.