General knowledge
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington DC
The Sahara is an example of which biome?
Desert
On which continent did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Europe
What year did World War One start?
1914
What is the Lower House of Federal Parliament called?
House of Representatives
How many states and territories are there in Australia?
6 states and 2 territories
Which biome covers 75% of the earth's surface?
Marine
country...cities
Who was assassinated, prompting the start of World War One?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who is the Federal Leader of the Opposition?
Peter Dutton
Two parts: what is the largest continent by area of land, and what is the largest continent by population?
Asia is the answer to both. Both needed to score the points.
Name two types of forest biome
Temperate, tropical or boreal (taiga) - any two
In which century did most of the Industrial Revolution take place?
19th
What does ANZAC stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Who is the WA Premier?
Roger Cook
Name four countries in Europe and their capital cities.
Many responses possible - the umpire's decision is final.
Name the three biomes that cover most of Africa
Deserts, grasslands, savannah
What was the major development in weaving?
Flying shuttle
When is Armistice Day?
11 November
What type of voting is used in Senate elections?
Proportional
Name five countries in Africa.
Many responses possible - the umpire's decision is final.
Name six of the Earth's biomes
Any six of: Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Forest, Desert, Tundra, Boreal Forest or Taiga, Grassland, Savannah, Freshwater and Marine
What replaced wood as a major fuel for eg steam engines?
Coal
Who was the Australian Prime Minister who tried to introduce conscription?
William (Billy) Hughes
Who is the WA Leader if the Opposition?
Liza Harvey