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Australia
Teacher's Trivia
100
What year did ANZAC soldiers land in Gallipoli?
1915
100
The House of Representative is also known as:
a) the Lower House
b) the Upper House
A) the Lower House
100
Where in the world am I? (City)
I am know as the city of lights
My cities main attractive has 1655 steps from the ground to the top
I hosted the summer Olympics in 2024
Paris, France
100
If everyone in Australia suddenly decided to only eat hot chips for dinner, what would most likely happen first?
a) Potato prices would skyrocket 🥔
b) The government would ban ketchup 🚫🍅
c) Farmers would start growing only potatoes 🌱
d) The economy would smell like a fish & chip shop 🐟
a) Potato prices would skyrocket (law of supply & demand!)
100
What famous Australian song has the line "We are one and free"?
Advance Australia Fair
Australia's National Anthem
100
Mrs Nunn:
In the movie "The Little Mermaid", what human used item did Ariel use to brush her hair?
A fork
200
Two Australian cities were bombed in WWII, name one of them.
Darwin
Broome
200
What colour seats are in the Senate?
Red
200
FLAGS:
Draw the Australian flag on the board
200
If Harley Reid has signed on till the end of 2028 with the West Coast Eagles for $2million a year, how much will he have earned from 2026-2028?
$6 million
200
What day is observed in Australia on April 25?
ANZAC day
200
Ms Devlin:
How much sleep do Giraffes need per day?
30 minutes
300
Who was the famous African-American leader who gave the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
300
What "House" does the Prime Minister work in?
House of Representatives
300
Where in the world am i? (Country)
I am a country made up of over 17,000 islands.
I am famous for my beaches, volcanoes, and rice terraces.
My capital city is Jakarta.
I am the fourth most populous country in the world.
Indonesia
300
If Manchester United spends £100 million on a new striker, what economic concept is this?
a) Saving
b) Investment
c) Scarcity
d) Opportunity cost
b) Investment
300
What was the last independent state to agree to joining the federation of Australia?
Western Australia
300
Mrs Loveless:
How many Bon Jovi singles have made number 1 in the Billboard Hot 100?
4
400
Two successful 1967 referendum changed the constitution in two parts for Indigenous Australians. Name one of these changes.
- Counted in the census
- allowed the Commonwealth to legislate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
400
Who is the longest serving Prime Minister of Australia?
Sir Robert Menzies
18 years and 163 days
400
FLAGS:
Draw the Flag of Western Australia on the board
400
A bakery sells 50 loaves of bread every day at $2 per loaf. The bakery decides to increase the price to $3 per loaf.
What is the $ difference if the bakery sells 40 loafs a day?
Difference: Increase $20
50 x $20 - $100
40 x $3 - $120
400
Who am I?
🧢 I’m known for wearing khaki and loving wildlife.
📺 People called me the 'Crocodile Hunter'.
🌿 I helped people all around the world learn about animals and nature.
Steve Irwin
400
Mrs Crook:
How many people are on a standard dragon boat during a race?
A standard dragon boat race crew consists of 22 people: 20 paddlers, one drummer who keeps the rhythm, and one steersperson who steers the boat at the stern.
500
What was the bugle noise used for throughout wartime?
Signal to soldiers for a call to duty or to charge
500
What was the significance of the 1992 Mabo v Queensland (No. 2) decision?
It overturned the doctrine of terra nullius and recognised native title
500
Where in the world am i? (City)
I am a city in Europe that is famous for canals and Renaissance architecture.
I am the capital of a region known for its cheese and tulips.
I am built on more than 100 small islands connected by bridges.
My city is known for cycling as a primary mode of transport.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
500
Which currency is used in South Africa?
a) Peso
b) Rand
c) Lira
d) Dinar
b) Rand
500
Which iconic Australian food brand was founded in 1923 and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023?
Vegemite
500
Ms Doherty:
Marie Curie is the only person to win two Nobel prizes for two different scientific fields. What are they?
Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911
600
Name 3 terms agreed to under the Treaty of Versailles
Land (Territorial Losses)
Army (Military Restrictions)
Money (Reparations)
Blame (War Guilt Clause – Article 231)
600
Who was the first woman to be elected into Parliament in Australia?
Edith Cowan, 1921
600
What is the most recent country to gain independence?
South Sudan, 2011
600
3 MINUTES TO ANSWER:
The local AFL club sells 20,000 tickets for a game at $30 each. The club also earns $50,000 from merchandise sales. The stadium costs $300,000 to rent, and other expenses (staff, security, etc.) total $100,000.
a) Calculate the total revenue from ticket sales.
b) Calculate the club’s total revenue including merchandise.
c) Calculate the club’s total profit or loss.
Step 1 – Revenue from tickets: 20,000 × $30 = ?
Step 2 – Total revenue including merchandise: Step 1 + $50,000 = ?
Step 3 – Profit/loss: Total revenue – (Stadium + Other expenses) = ?
Answer:
a) $600,000
b) $650,000
c) $650,000 – ($300,000 + $100,000) = $250,000 profit
600
Name 4 varieties of Tim Tams (original range):
Original
Dark
White
Chewy Caramel
Double Coat
Gluten Free
600
Ms Kiley:
Name the four Album titles that Taylor Swift has won a Grammy for Album of the Year for.
Fearless
1989
Folklore
Midnights