Australian General Knowledge
Which river flows through the city of Brisbane?
Brisbane River
Who directed the film "Leo" starring Vijay?
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Which actress played Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games"?
Jennifer Lawrence
What is the traditional Tamil month for celebrating "Pongal"?
Thai
In which year did Australia federate to become a commonwealth?
1901
Which Tamil actor is known for his role in "Baahubali"?
Prabhas
What is the real name of rapper Eminem?
Marshall Mathers
Name the Three Ancient Tamil Kingdoms?
(Double Points if you can tell me their emblems)
Chera (Ambu Villu/Bow & Arrow)
Chola (Puli/Tiger)
Pandiyan (Meen/Fish)
What is the highest mountain peak in Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
Who composed the music for the movie "Roja"?
A. R. Rahman
What year was the first "Star Wars" movie released? (I will accept the Decade)
1977 or 1970s
What is the Tamil literary work consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics and morality?
Tirukkural
What is the largest desert in Australia?
Great Victoria Desert
Who played the lead role in the Tamil film "Iruvar" MGR Biopic?
Mohanlal
Which director is known for the "Dark Knight" trilogy?
Christopher Nolan
Who was the Tamil king known for his patronage of arts and literature, especially the Sangam literature?
Kari Kaalan
Also known as Karikala Chola, was a prominent Chola king known for his extensive support and patronage of arts and literature. His reign marked a significant period of cultural and literary flourishing in ancient Tamil history, particularly during the Sangam period.
Who is the longest-serving Australian Prime Minister?
Sir Robert Menzies
Which Tamil film received international acclaim and was India's official entry for the Oscars in 2002?
Kannathil Muthamittal
Which movie won the Best Picture Oscar in 2020?
Parasite
What is the name of the ancient Tamil grammar text?
Tolkappiyam
The oldest extant Tamil grammar text and one of the earliest works of Tamil literature. It is attributed to the sage Tolkappiyar and deals with grammar, poetics, and the philosophy of language. The Tolkappiyam has been a foundational text for Tamil language and literature for centuries.