Pop Culture
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Buzz Lightyear
Nemo
Sebastian
Spongebob Squarepants
4. Spongebob Squarepants
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the president’s ban on which members of the military to go into effect?
Muslim
undocumented
transgender
homosexual
3. transgender
Which SDG emphasizes not throwing away food because ⅓ of the world’s food is wasted?
Good health and well being
Zero hunger
No poverty
Clean water and sanitation
2. Zero hunger
How many member states are there in the UN now?
181
182
193
195
3. 193
What animal has the largest colony in Austin?
gliding ant
bats
flying squirrel
snakes
2. bats
Who won the first American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson
Leona Lewis
Whitney Houston
Mariah Carey
1. Kelly Clarkson
While Australians are facing record high temperatures over 114℉, what extreme weather event is currently happening in the US Midwest?
Record-breaking snowfall
Polar vortex
Threats of severe flooding by the end of February
Nothing; it’s just winter
2. Polar vortex
Which of the SDG descriptions supports “Decent Work and Economic Growth?”
Help children in your community read
Thinks of innovative ways to repurpose old material
Use your right to elect the leaders in your country and community
Buy from green companies that are equal opportunity employers
4. Buy from green companies that are equal opportunity employers
Which historical event led to the foundation of the UN?
WWI
WWII
Cold War
Korean War
2. WWII
Does Austin have the only nude beach in all of Texas?
True
False
1. True
What was Beyonce’s debut solo album?
B’Day
Dangerously in Love
4
I am… Sasha Fierce
Dangerously in Love
The WHO recently issued the top 10 threats to global health in 2019, what is the #1 threat?
Air pollution
A plague
Chlamydia
The common cold
1. Air pollution
What is a step explicitly stated in the SDGs that you can take to support the equality in the genders?
Yell at men with a bullhorn
Give hugs to all ladies
Call out sexist language and behavior
Become a twitter activist
3. Call out sexist language and behavior
What is the name of the plan for which the UN brought countries together in 2015 and launch a plan to end poverty, reduce inequalities, etc. by 2030?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
What food describes Austin?
queso
breakfast taco
green smoothie
bbq
2. breakfast taco
How many Star Wars movies are there
5
6
7
8
2. 6
British Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a humiliating defeat and caused further political chaos because of
Plan for zero emissions by 2040
Leave NATO
Withdraw from the European Union
Government shutdown
3. Withdraw from the European Union
What does SDG 3 say about vaccination?
Vaccination is a choice based off your personal values
Vaccinate your family to protect them and improve public health
Vaccination is why people don’t have to amputate their appendages
Vaccination is absolutely necessary and if you don’t do it you are endangering your kid and everyone!!!
2. Vaccinate your family to protect them and improve public health
Which country is not one of the five permanent members in the Security Council?
France
Russian Federation
The United Kingdom
Germany
4. Germany
Whose birthday from Winnie the Pooh is celebrated in Austin?
Piglet
Tiger
Eeyore
Roo
3. Eeyore
In what town on earth did Superman grow up?
Smallville
Metropolis
Argocity
Opal City
1. Smallville
At the World Economic Forum, countries called for global oversight of which sector that is currently led by the US?
Oil industry
Technology
Banking
Agriculture
2. Technology
When were the 17 SDGs adopted by the UN general assembly?
2008
1986
2006
2015
4. 2015
Which document was drafted in Paris on 10 December 1948 by the UN that is a milestone document in the history of human rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
How many visitors does Austin receive in an average year?
1. 15 million
2. 17 million
3. 20 million
4. 23 million
2. 17 million