1
How many phonemes in the word: 'purchase'?
5
What event is marked on November 11th?
Remembrance Day
How many states does Australia have?
6
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mt Everest
What is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
How many legs does an arachnid have?
8
Which continent hosts the Sahara Desert?
Africa
Name the three primary colours.
Red, Blue, Yellow
In what year are the Olympics due to be held in Brisbane?
2032
When is the next men's FIFA World Cup?
2026
In which year did the Sydney Olympics take place?
2000
Name the tallest mountain in New South Wales.
Mt Kosciuszko
Who was the first Australian to walk on the moon?
No Australian has walked on the moon.
What is the purpose of Remembrance Day?
To remember those that have died in wars.
What is the two-letter chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Name the largest ocean in the world.
Pacific Ocean
What is the smallest prime number?
2
Which season comes five seasons after winter?
Spring
Which continent holds the largest desert?
Antarctica
What type of energy is being used when a bottle rocket is being launched?
Kinetic (plus some sound)
Which city is the Eiffel Tower located in?
Paris
What is the freezing point of water (in degrees celsius)?
0
What is the boiling point of water (in degrees Celsius)?
100
Which country has the largest land mass?
Russia
When did the First World War begin?
1914
Which gas do plants 'breathe in' and turn into oxygen?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the name of the main character in the novel 'Matilda'?
Matilda
A group of children are playing handball at YPS.
Daniel hits the ball and it hits the line of Greg's square.
Who is out?
Daniel
What is the purpose of a heart?
To pump blood.
Why do your arms have to be straight above you for rockets in swimming?
Reduce drag
Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
How many sides does a dodecagon have?
12
Where is the next men's FIFA World Cup due to be held? (3 countries)
USA/Canada/Mexico
When was the Unknown Soldier entombed at the War Memorial in Canberra?
1993
Who wrote the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
Roald Dahl
What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
Portugese
In which ocean is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Pacific
Who is the current premier of New South Wales?
Chris Minns
How many faces does a dodecahedron have?
12
What is the purpose of The Last Post when it is not used for commemorative ceremonies?
To signal the end of the day.
In what year did the first modern Olympic Games take place in Athens?
1896
What is 89 times 90?
8019
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia immediately before Anthony Albanese?
Scott Morrison
Name a type of energy that comes from the sun.
Heat
Light
What is the name of the currency in Japan?
Yen
Where is the French Unknown Soldier buried?
Arc de Triomphe
Which country was the first to withdraw from WW1?
Russia
Why are poppies used in connection with Remembrance Day?
They were a flower that grew in Flanders (one of the WW1 battlefields).
What is the name of the Greek god of war?
Ares (will accept Mars)
What event sparked the start of the First World War?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
On average physical distances, which planet is closest to Earth?
Mercury
Who is the current Governor-General of Australia?
Sam Mostyn
How many times has London hosted the Olympic Games?
3
Name two uses of chlorine.
Swimming Pool is one.