Science / Tech
This scientist proposed the three laws of motion published in 1687.
Isaac Newton
In 1776, this document declared the thirteen American colonies independent from Britain.
The Declaration of Independence
Straddling two continents, this city is Turkey’s largest and was historically called Constantinople.
Istanbul
She wrote “Pride and Prejudice,” published in 1813.
Jane Austen
Which prominent parishioner has named their son after a famous Pope?
Habib & May
Are there more iPhone or Android users in the world?
Android
She became queen of England in 1558 and presided over a cultural renaissance.
Elizabeth I
The world’s largest ocean by surface area.
The Pacific Ocean
He invented the telephone in 1876.
Alexander Graham Bell
During Lent, clergy wear this liturgical colour that symbolizes penance.
Purple
This gas makes up about 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.
Nitrogen
This 1815 battle marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Battle of Waterloo
This U.S. national park in Wyoming was the first national park in the world (1872).
Yellowstone
Which famous Hollywood star was born in Hawaii but grew up in Sydney, Australia
Nicole Kidman
Which country has the most Catholics?
Brazil (over 120 million catholics)
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately this many kilometers per second (rounded).
300,000 km/s
In 1975, this Australian Prime Minister was controversially dismissed by the Governor-General, leading to a political crisis.
Gough Whitlam
Approximately, how many beaches does Australia have?
Over 10,000 beaches.
Name the 5 languages that Pope Francis could communicate in.
Spanish, Italian, Latin, German and English
Who is the unofficial patron saint of the internet?
St. Isidore of Seville
Name the founders of Google
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
This 1854 event in Australia, where miners protested against oppressive gold mining regulations, is known as what?
The Eureka Stockade / Rebellion
What is the approximate length of Australia's coastline?
Around 50,000 kilometres
Name the Swedish climate activist who began by protesting alone outside parliament at age 15 and has addressed the United Nations.
Greta Thunberg
Which saint first used the term "Catholic" to describe the universal Church.
St. Ignatius of Antioch