The Olympics
Geography
Greek Mythology
Nature
Book-to-Movie
Cooking
Viral Things
100
How many sports are scheduled to be included in the 2024 Olympics?
a) 10
b) 24
c) 32
d) 48
c) 32
100
Which continent is also a country?
Australia
100
Who is the god of the sea in Greek mythology?
Poseidon
100
What is the largest species of bear?
Polar Bear
100
Which famous series about Wizards was adapted into an eight movie series?
Harry Potter
100
Which vegetable is known for its ability to make people cry when chopped?
Onion
100
What viral challenge involved people attempting to eat a spoonful of a certain spice without drinking water?
Cinnamon Challenge
200
This guy became a sensation after rocking up in the shooting final with no specialist equipment. What medal did he win?
Silver
"I did not need special equipment - I'm a natural shooter."
200
Which continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
200
What is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare?
Athena
200
Which tree produces acorns?
Oak Tree
200
"The Lightning Thief" was a film adapted from which series of novels?
Percy Jackson
200
Which herb is typically used to make pesto?
Basil
200
Which 2016 mobile game had players searching for and capturing virtual creatures in the real world?
Pokemon GO
300
How many Gold medals did NZ get at these Olympics?
10
300
Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?
New York City
300
What is the name of the hero who completed twelve labors?
Heracles/Hercules
300
What is the tallest type of grass? Often used in construction and a food source of animals
Bamboo
300
Which book written by Roald Dahl was adapted into a movie in 2005, starring Johnny Depp as a factory owner?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
300
Which fruit is dried to make raisins?
Grapes
300
What viral internet meme features a photoshopped image of a Shiba Inu dog with captions in broken English, often using phrases like "such wow"?
Doge
400
What new sport is debuting at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Breakdancing
400
Which sea is the saltiest in the world?
The Dead Sea
400
What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld?
Cerberus
400
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into food?
Photosynthesis
400
"The Lord of the Rings" film series was adapted from the books by which author?
J.R.R. Tolkien
400
What type of sauce is traditionally served with Eggs Benedict?
Hollandaise
400
A portmanteau of what two movies became a viral meme last year. "Will you see x or y at the movies?"
Oppenheimer, Barbie
Barbenheimer
500
3 New Zealand women qualified for the final of which field event?
Pole Vault
500
What river runs through the Grand Canyon?
(It has the same name as a state)
Colorado River
500
Who are the twin gods of the sun and the moon?
Apollo (Sun)
Artemis (Moon)
500
What is the main diet of a koala?
Eucalyptus leaves
500
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is based on this book series by author C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia
500
What type of pastry is used to make traditional baklava?
Filo
500
What cleaning product should you definitely not eat but became a viral joke?
Tide Pods
600
Where is the furthest away event from Paris being held at these Olympics?
Tahiti
600
Which European city is known for its canals and is often called the "Venice of the North"?
Amsterdam
600
Who is the Greek god of wine, pleasure, and festivity?(The Party god)
Dionysus
600
Which mammal is capable of true flight?
Bat
600
"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" was a sci-fi dystopian book turned into a movie by the name of?
B____ R______
Blade Runner
600
What is the technique called when you cook food in a vacuum-sealed bag?
Sous Vide
600
What two colors were debated in the viral dress controversy of 2015?
Blue and Black, White and Gold
700
Which Olympic Games were the last to be held in Paris before 2024?
1924
700
Which African country beginning with E was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
700
Which Greek hero fought in the Trojan War and his epic journey home was told in "The Odyssey"?
Odysseus
700
Animals who are active at night are nocturnal. What is the term for animals that are active during the day?
Diurnal
700
Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald was turned into a 2013 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio?
The Great Gatsby
700
What type of rice is used in the Italian dish "Risotto"?
Arborio
700
What viral meme involves a short clip of a 3D-rendered frog riding a unicycle?
Dat Boi